Study Resource: Adjectives that can be used as adverbs in Brazilian Portuguese
By: Fabiana Dametto Oliveira
The following words are that can also be used as in Brazilian Portuguese. Check out our post on Brazilian Portuguese adverbs to learn more about the difference.
| Brazilian Portuguese | Example (adverb use) |
|---|---|
alto Translation: high | A professora sempre fala alto na classe. Translation: The teacher always talks loudly in class. |
baixo Translation: low | Fale baixo para não acordar o bebê. Translation: Speak softly so as not to wake the baby. |
barato Translation: cheap | Paguei barato nesse casaco. Translation: I paid cheap for this coat. |
caro Translation: expensive | Este colar custou caro, cuidado. Translation: This necklace was expensive, be careful. |
direito Translation: right | Eles não pintaram a parede direito. Translation: They didn't paint the wall right. |
direto Translation: direct | Por favor, vá direto ao assunto. Translation: Please, get straight to the point. |
duro Translation: hard | Elas trabalham duro no restaurante. Translation: They work hard at the restaurant. |
forte Translation: strong | Ontem choveu forte, mas hoje está sol. Translation: Yesterday it rained heavily, but today it's sunny. |
junto Translation: together | Minha mãe vai viajar, mas eu não vou junto. Translation: My mother is going away, but I'm not going with her. |
rápido Translation: fast | Patrícia anda rápido para o trabalho. Translation: Patricia walks quickly to work. |
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