Combinación de preposiciones con artículos Ejercicios en idioma portugués

Mastering the combination of prepositions with articles is a crucial aspect of achieving fluency in Portuguese. Prepositions often merge with definite articles to form contractions, which are commonly used in everyday conversation and writing. Understanding how and when to use these combinations correctly will not only enhance your grammatical accuracy but also make your speech and writing sound more natural. In this section, we will explore the various rules and exceptions that govern these combinations, providing you with clear explanations and practical exercises to solidify your understanding. In Portuguese, the contraction of prepositions with articles can significantly alter the meaning and flow of a sentence. For instance, the preposition "a" combines with the definite articles "o" and "a" to form "ao" and "à," respectively. Similarly, "de" can combine with "o" and "a" to create "do" and "da." These contractions are not merely grammatical nuances but are essential for conveying precise meanings and maintaining the fluidity of the language. Through targeted exercises, you will practice identifying and using these contractions in various contexts, ensuring that you can apply this knowledge effectively in both spoken and written Portuguese.

Exercise 1 

<p>1. Eu vou *à* praia no fim de semana (preposition + definite article, feminine singular).</p> <p>2. Ele deu um presente *ao* amigo (preposition + definite article, masculine singular).</p> <p>3. Nós viajamos *aos* Estados Unidos no verão passado (preposition + definite article, masculine plural).</p> <p>4. Ela estava *na* escola quando a chuva começou (preposition + definite article, feminine singular).</p> <p>5. Eles foram *às* montanhas para caminhar (preposition + definite article, feminine plural).</p> <p>6. O livro está *no* carro (preposition + definite article, masculine singular).</p> <p>7. Ela assistiu *aos* filmes durante o fim de semana (preposition + definite article, masculine plural).</p> <p>8. Nós estamos *nos* preparativos para a festa (preposition + definite article, masculine plural).</p> <p>9. Ele deixou as chaves *na* mesa (preposition + definite article, feminine singular).</p> <p>10. Eles falaram *ao* telefone por horas (preposition + definite article, masculine singular).</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. Ela vai *ao* mercado todos os dias (to the market).</p> <p>2. Nós vamos *à* praia no fim de semana (to the beach).</p> <p>3. Ele mora *no* centro da cidade (in the center of the city).</p> <p>4. Eles almoçam *num* restaurante italiano (in an Italian restaurant).</p> <p>5. Ela encontrou o livro *na* estante (on the shelf).</p> <p>6. Vamos viajar *aos* Estados Unidos no próximo mês (to the United States).</p> <p>7. O cachorro está *no* quintal (in the backyard).</p> <p>8. Eles foram *à* festa de aniversário ontem (to the birthday party).</p> <p>9. Nós estamos *nos* preparativos para a viagem (in the preparations).</p> <p>10. Ele deixou as chaves *na* mesa (on the table).</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Ele vai *ao* cinema (preposition + article for "to the").</p> <p>2. Nós vamos *à* praia todos os verões (preposition + article for "to the" with a feminine noun).</p> <p>3. Ela está *no* escritório agora (preposition + article for "in the" with a masculine noun).</p> <p>4. Os livros estão *nas* prateleiras (preposition + article for "on the" with a plural feminine noun).</p> <p>5. Ele falou *do* livro que leu (preposition + article for "of the" with a masculine noun).</p> <p>6. Ela veio *da* escola muito cansada (preposition + article for "from the" with a feminine noun).</p> <p>7. Eles moram *nos* Estados Unidos (preposition + article for "in the" with a plural masculine noun).</p> <p>8. O carro está *no* estacionamento (preposition + article for "in the" with a masculine noun).</p> <p>9. Ele está *na* biblioteca estudando (preposition + article for "in the" with a feminine noun).</p> <p>10. A chave está *na* mesa (preposition + article for "on the" with a feminine noun).</p>
 

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