Mastering demonstrative adjectives in Portuguese is a crucial step in achieving fluency and accuracy in the language. Demonstrative adjectives, such as "este" (this), "esse" (that), and "aquele" (that over there), are essential for pointing out specific items or people in both spoken and written communication. Through our carefully crafted exercises, you will gain confidence in using these adjectives correctly, enhancing your ability to describe objects, locations, and people with precision. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, our exercises are designed to cater to all proficiency levels, providing a comprehensive understanding of this important grammatical aspect. Understanding how to correctly use demonstrative adjectives can significantly improve your overall command of the Portuguese language. These exercises focus on various contexts and scenarios, allowing you to practice and reinforce your knowledge in real-life situations. By engaging with these exercises, you will learn to distinguish between the different forms and their appropriate uses, ensuring that you can accurately convey meaning and context. Dive into our exercises and watch your proficiency in Portuguese grow as you master the nuances of demonstrative adjectives.
1. *Este* livro é muito interessante (this book).
2. Eu quero *aquela* camisa na vitrine (that shirt over there).
3. *Estas* flores são lindas (these flowers).
4. *Aqueles* carros são muito rápidos (those cars over there).
5. *Esse* filme é o meu favorito (that movie).
6. *Esta* casa é muito grande (this house).
7. Eu gosto de *aquelas* montanhas (those mountains over there).
8. *Esses* sapatos são confortáveis (those shoes).
9. *Este* cachorro é muito amigável (this dog).
10. Eu vou comprar *aquele* relógio (that watch over there).
1. *Esta* casa é muito bonita (Demonstrative for "this" and feminine singular).
2. *Aqueles* carros são muito rápidos (Demonstrative for "those" and masculine plural, far from the speaker).
3. *Esses* livros estão na mesa (Demonstrative for "these" and masculine plural, close to the listener).
4. *Aquelas* flores são para você (Demonstrative for "those" and feminine plural, far from the speaker).
5. *Este* cachorro é muito amigável (Demonstrative for "this" and masculine singular).
6. *Essa* blusa combina com a sua saia (Demonstrative for "that" and feminine singular, close to the listener).
7. *Aquele* prédio é muito alto (Demonstrative for "that" and masculine singular, far from the speaker).
8. *Estas* cadeiras são confortáveis (Demonstrative for "these" and feminine plural).
9. *Este* filme é meu favorito (Demonstrative for "this" and masculine singular).
10. *Essas* frutas são frescas (Demonstrative for "these" and feminine plural, close to the listener).
1. Eu gosto de *este* livro (near the speaker).
2. *Aquela* casa é muito grande (far from both the speaker and the listener).
3. Você prefere *estes* sapatos ou aqueles? (near the speaker).
4. *Aquele* carro é muito rápido (far from both the speaker and the listener).
5. *Esta* caneta é minha (near the speaker).
6. *Essas* flores são bonitas (near the listener).
7. *Aqueles* prédios são antigos (far from both the speaker and the listener).
8. *Esta* rua está sempre cheia (near the speaker).
9. *Esse* cachorro é seu? (near the listener).
10. Eu gosto mais de *aquelas* árvores do que destas (far from both the speaker and the listener).
