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Uso de em, no, na, nos, nas Ejercicios en idioma portugués

Mastering the usage of "em," "no," "na," "nos," and "nas" is essential for achieving fluency in Portuguese. These prepositions and their contractions with definite articles are commonly used to indicate location, position, or time, and they often translate to "in" or "on" in English. Understanding when and how to use each form correctly can significantly enhance your ability to construct meaningful and grammatically accurate sentences. Whether you're navigating the streets of Lisbon, discussing plans with Brazilian friends, or simply aiming to improve your language skills, grasping these concepts is a crucial step.
In Portuguese, "em" is used to denote general locations and can be combined with definite articles to form contractions: "no" (in the, on the - masculine singular), "na" (in the, on the - feminine singular), "nos" (in the, on the - masculine plural), and "nas" (in the, on the - feminine plural). For instance, "em" + "o" becomes "no" (e.g., "no mercado" - in the market), while "em" + "a" becomes "na" (e.g., "na escola" - in the school). These contractions are not only about grammatical accuracy but also about sounding natural and fluent when speaking Portuguese. This section will guide you through various exercises to practice and perfect your understanding of these essential prepositions and their contractions.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ela está esperando *no* ponto de ônibus (location where buses stop).</p>
<p>2. Vou colocar o livro *na* estante (furniture used to store books).</p>
<p>3. Temos uma reunião *no* escritório amanhã (place where people work).</p>
<p>4. As frutas estão *na* mesa (surface where you eat).</p>
<p>5. Ele mora *em* Portugal (country in Europe).</p>
<p>6. Os documentos estão *nos* arquivos (plural form of a place where papers are stored).</p>
<p>7. Eles vão se encontrar *no* restaurante (place where people eat out).</p>
<p>8. As chaves estão *nas* gavetas (plural form of drawers).</p>
<p>9. Ela vai passar as férias *na* praia (sandy area by the sea).</p>
<p>10. Estamos *no* cinema agora (place where movies are shown).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Eu moro *em* São Paulo. (preposition for location)</p>
<p>2. Ele trabalha *no* banco. (preposition for masculine singular noun)</p>
<p>3. Ela deixou o livro *na* mesa. (preposition for feminine singular noun)</p>
<p>4. Nós vamos *nos* Estados Unidos. (preposition for masculine plural noun)</p>
<p>5. As flores estão *nas* janelas. (preposition for feminine plural noun)</p>
<p>6. Você viu o filme *no* cinema? (preposition for masculine singular noun)</p>
<p>7. Eu coloquei as chaves *na* gaveta. (preposition for feminine singular noun)</p>
<p>8. Eles moram *nos* Alpes. (preposition for masculine plural noun)</p>
<p>9. As roupas estão *nas* malas. (preposition for feminine plural noun)</p>
<p>10. A reunião será *em* Lisboa. (preposition for location)</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Eu moro *na* casa azul (preposition for feminine singular).</p>
<p>2. O livro está *no* armário (preposition for masculine singular).</p>
<p>3. Vamos nos encontrar *no* parque amanhã (preposition for masculine singular).</p>
<p>4. As chaves estão *na* mesa (preposition for feminine singular).</p>
<p>5. Os alunos estão *nas* salas de aula (preposition for feminine plural).</p>
<p>6. Ele trabalha *no* hospital (preposition for masculine singular).</p>
<p>7. Coloquei o presente *no* carro (preposition for masculine singular).</p>
<p>8. Ela estuda *na* universidade (preposition for feminine singular).</p>
<p>9. Estamos *nos* escritórios hoje (preposition for masculine plural).</p>
<p>10. As frutas estão *no* cesto (preposition for masculine singular).</p>