Romance languages

Italian Verbs + Prepositions: A or Di?

Does 'inizio' take 'a' or 'di'? These tiny prepositions can be a huge headache for Italian learners. This comprehensive guide…

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Verbs Like Piacere: Flip Your Brain

Why do Italians say 'the pizza is pleasing to me'? Verbs like 'piacere' and 'mancare' can feel like they work…

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The Secret of -ISC Verbs Like ‘Capire’

Struggling with Italian verbs like 'finire' and 'capire'? That mysterious '-isc-' that appears in the middle of some '-ire' verbs,…

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The Real Difference Between Essere & Stare

Saying 'Sono bene' in Italian is a classic beginner mistake, one we learned the hard way in a Roman café.…

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How to Type Portuguese Accents on Any Keyboard

Struggling to type Portuguese characters like ç, ã, or é? This simple, no-fuss guide breaks down the easy keyboard shortcuts…

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Why is Brazilian Portuguese So Different?

It's not just the musical accent. The divergence of Brazilian Portuguese from its European parent is a fascinating story of…

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The Most Common False Friends Between Spanish and Portuguese

Ordering 'polvo' in Portugal won't get you dust, and telling someone you're 'embarazada' in Brazil has a very different meaning…

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What’s the Difference: ‘Você’ vs. ‘Tu’

Ever been stumped by the Portuguese 'tu' vs. 'você'? This great pronoun divide separates not just countries, but regions within…

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Days of the Week: Why is Monday ‘Segunda-Feira’?

Ever wondered why Monday in Portuguese is 'segunda-feira', or 'second-fair'? This unique numbered system isn't random; it's rooted in a…

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How to Use the Portuguese ‘Future Subjunctive’ Without Crying

The Portuguese 'Future Subjunctive' sounds like a grammar nightmare, but it's the secret to sounding truly fluent. This guide skips…

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