Study Resource: Adjectives that can be used as adverbs in Brazilian Portuguese
By: Fabiana Dametto Oliveira
The following words are adjectives that can also be used as adverbs 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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