If two syllabes was indeed the original pronunciation, it would explain the peculiar [ɐw] European Portuguese pronunciation: in Portugal the two syllables are typically pronounced [sɐ.wu]; when the …

Sep 12, 2022 · Is there difference in pronunciation of eu fico vs. ele ficou and nós ficamos (presente) va. nós ficamos (pretérite perfeito) ? If these are prornounced differently, what is the difference? I w...

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What is the meaning of "saudade" and what good translations into other languages exist? It is often claimed that saudade cannot be translated into other languages.

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What is the meaning of "saudade" and what good translations into other languages exist? It is often claimed that saudade cannot be translated into other languages.

What is the meaning of "saudade" and what good translations into other languages exist? It is often claimed that saudade cannot be translated into other languages.

Is there difference in pronunciation of eu fico vs. ele ficou and nós ficamos (presente) va. nós ficamos (pretérite perfeito) ? If these are prornounced differently, what is the difference?

It is often claimed that saudade cannot be translated into other languages. Is that so? If there are particularly direct or close translations, what are they? Explanations of the etymology and his...

Dec 16, 2020 · I would like to know the list of diphthongs and hiatuses in Brazilian Portuguese. Because I need the correct syllable division.