ACENTUAÇÃO GRÁFICA: Aprenda ACENTUAÇÃO com FACILIDADE! (CONCURSOS E VESTIBULARES)

Summary

In this educational video, Professor Lins simplifies the complex topic of graphic accentuation in Portuguese. She explains the importance of accent marks in distinguishing syllable stress, such as acute, circumflex, and grave accents, and the tilde. Key topics include the stress patterns of monosyllabic, oxytone, paroxytone, and proparoxytone words, alongside special accentuation rules for diphthongs and hiatus. The lesson includes clear examples, practical tips, and an interactive quiz to reinforce learning, encouraging viewers to improve their spelling and pronunciation through consistent practice and reading.

Takeaways

• 😀 Accentuation is crucial for clear communication in Portuguese, as it indicates the stressed syllable in a word.
• 😀 The three main accent marks in Portuguese are the acute accent (´), the grave accent (`), and the circumflex accent (^).
• 😀 The tilda (~) is not an accent mark but a diacritical mark used to indicate nasalization in vowels.
• 😀 Understanding syllabic stress is essential because changing the stressed syllable can alter the meaning of a word (e.g., médico vs. medico).
• 😀 Monosyllabic words are accented when they end in 'a', 'e', 'o', 'as', 'es', or 'os'.
• 😀 Oxytone words have the stress on the last syllable and are accented if they end in 'a', 'e', 'o', 'em', or 'ens'.
• 😀 Paroxytone words have the stress on the penultimate syllable and are accented based on specific endings like 'l', 'r', 'x', 'i', or 'u'.
• 😀 Proparoxytone words, which have the stress on the antepenultimate syllable, are always accented.
• 😀 Open diphthongs (like 'ei', 'oi') are accented to distinguish them from closed diphthongs (like 'ei' in 'lei' and 'oi' in 'foi').
• 😀 Hiatuses with 'i' or 'u' as separate syllables or followed by 's' are accented (e.g., país, juízo).
• 😀 Regular reading improves your ability to spot accent errors by reinforcing word patterns and spelling recognition.

Q & A

What is the main goal of accentuation in Portuguese?

The main goal of accentuation is to guide the correct pronunciation of words by indicating the stressed syllable, known as the 'sílabas tônicas' or tonic syllables.

What are the three main types of accents in Portuguese?

The three main types of accents in Portuguese are the acute accent (acentuação aguda), the grave accent (acentuação grave), and the circumflex accent (acentuação circunflexa).

What is the function of the tilde (til) in Portuguese?

The tilde (til) is a diacritical mark that indicates nasalization in a word, but it is not considered an accent in the traditional sense.

What is the importance of knowing the stressed syllable of a word?

Knowing the stressed syllable is crucial because it helps in correct pronunciation. If the stressed syllable is placed incorrectly, it can change the meaning of the word and lead to misunderstandings.

Can you give an example where the stressed syllable changes the meaning of a word?

An example is the words 'médico' (doctor) and 'medico' (I heal). The difference in meaning comes from where the stress is placed and the use of accent marks.

What is the rule for accentuating monosyllables in Portuguese?

Monosyllables are accentuated when they end in vowels like 'a', 'e', or 'o', and are stressed, such as 'pão' (bread) and 'mês' (month).

What are oxytone words, and how are they accentuated?

Oxytone words have the stress on the last syllable. They are accentuated when they end in vowels 'a', 'e', 'o', or in the consonants 'em' and 'ens'. Examples include 'sofá' (sofa) and 'café' (coffee).

How are paroxytone words different from oxytone words in terms of accentuation?

Paroxytone words have the stress on the penultimate syllable. These words are accentuated when they end in specific consonants like 'l', 'r', 'u', or 'i', such as in 'cavaleiro' (knight) or 'caráter' (character).

What are proparoxytone words, and are they ever not accentuated?

Proparoxytone words have the stress on the antepenultimate (third-to-last) syllable. All proparoxytone words are always accentuated, such as 'médico' (doctor) and 'ônibus' (bus).

What is the rule for accentuating diphthongs in Portuguese?

Diphthongs are accentuated if they are rising (e.g., 'céu' or 'véu') to distinguish them from closed diphthongs (e.g., 'seu' or 'meu'), which are not accented.

How are hiatuses treated in terms of accentuation?

Hiatuses with 'i' or 'u' are accentuated when they appear alone or are followed by 's'. However, hiatuses followed by 'nh' are not accented, as seen in words like 'moinho' (mill) and 'rainha' (queen).

What are some key tips for improving accentuation skills in Portuguese?

Reading extensively is a key tip. As you read more, your brain learns to recognize patterns and can automatically identify spelling and accentuation errors, helping you write and pronounce words correctly.