DEMONSTRATIVOS EM INGLÊS - AULA 05 PROFESSOR KENNY

Demonstratives in Portuguese

In this section, the speaker discusses demonstratives in Portuguese and how they differ from English. Demonstratives are used to refer to something based on its objective qualities, such as size or color. Unlike in English, where adjectives come before nouns, in Portuguese adjectives come after nouns. The speaker provides examples to illustrate these differences.

Demonstratives in Portuguese

• Demonstratives in Portuguese allow you to refer to something based on its objective qualities.

• In English, we cannot refer to something solely based on its objective qualities.

• Adjectives come before nouns in English, but in Portuguese they come after nouns.

• Examples:

• "I want a blue car" would be "Eu quero um carro azul" in Portuguese.

• "I want the blue cars" would be "Eu quero os carros azuis" in Portuguese.

Singular and Plural Adjectives

In this section, the speaker explains that unlike English, Portuguese has gender and number distinctions for adjectives. The speaker emphasizes that it is important to use demonstratives when referring to singular or plural objects.

Singular and Plural Adjectives

• In English, there are no gender or number distinctions for adjectives.

• In Portuguese, adjectives have different forms for masculine/feminine and singular/plural.

• Examples:

• "Small" can be translated as "pequeno" (masculine singular), "pequena" (feminine singular), "pequenos" (masculine plural), or "pequenas" (feminine plural).

• It is important to use demonstratives when referring to singular or plural objects.

Demonstrative "O"

In this section, the speaker explains the use of the demonstrative "o" in Portuguese. The speaker clarifies that when used at the beginning of a sentence, it indicates a question or serves as an auxiliary to demonstrate singular objects.

Demonstrative "O"

• When used at the beginning of a sentence, "o" indicates a question or serves as an auxiliary.

• It does not have a direct translation in English.

• Examples:

• "I want blue" would be "Eu quero azul" in Portuguese.

• "I want the blue ones" would be "Eu quero os azuis" in Portuguese.

Demonstrative for Plural Objects

In this section, the speaker discusses the use of demonstratives for plural objects in Portuguese. The speaker emphasizes that when referring to plural objects, it is necessary to use demonstratives to indicate plurality.

Demonstrative for Plural Objects

• When referring to plural objects, it is necessary to use demonstratives to indicate plurality.

• Examples:

• Instead of saying "I want blue," you would say "Eu quero os azuis."

• The word for plural ("os") does not have a direct translation in English.

Distinction between Singular and Plural Demonstratives

In this section, the speaker explains how to distinguish between singular and plural demonstratives in Portuguese. The speaker provides examples and highlights that using demonstratives correctly is essential when communicating effectively.

Distinction between Singular and Plural Demonstratives

• It is important to distinguish between singular and plural demonstratives.

• Using demonstratives correctly is essential for effective communication.

• Examples:

• "This one" would be translated as "esse" (singular) or "esses" (plural).

• "That one" would be translated as "aquele" (singular) or "aqueles" (plural).

Pronunciation Tips

In this section, the speaker provides pronunciation tips for certain sounds in Portuguese. The speaker advises on how to correctly pronounce specific sounds and words.

Pronunciation Tips

• Pay attention to the pronunciation of certain sounds in Portuguese.

• Practice pronouncing words with correct intonation and articulation.

• Examples:

• Practice pronouncing words with the correct placement of the tongue.

• Be mindful of not biting the tip of your tongue when speaking.

Different Demonstratives in Portuguese

In this section, the speaker explains that there are different demonstratives in Portuguese to indicate proximity and distance. The speaker provides examples and clarifies their usage.

Different Demonstratives in Portuguese

• There are different demonstratives in Portuguese to indicate proximity and distance.

• Examples:

• "This" can be translated as "este/esta" (proximity), while "that" can be translated as "esse/essa/aquele/aquela" (distance).

• These demonstratives have specific uses depending on their proximity or distance from the speaker.

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