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Portuguese vocabulary: Adjectives & Descriptions
16 Portuguese words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Portuguese words you'll actually use for adjectives & descriptions — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Beatriz. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Common Adjectives
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Grande | Big |
| Pequeno | Small |
| Bom | Good |
| Ruim | Bad |
| Bonito | Beautiful |
| Feio | Ugly |
| Novo | Young / New |
| Velho | Old |
Opposites
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Rápido | Fast |
| Lento | Slow |
| Fácil | Easy |
| Difícil | Difficult |
| Aberto | Open |
| Fechado | Closed |
| Limpo | Clean |
| Sujo | Dirty |
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