language learning center · A2 · Lesson 9
Comparing places
Practice this topic in Portuguese: Comparing places.
Understand and learn
Work from a natural example to useful language, one small pattern, a spoken attempt, and a response that is relevant to your life.
Inês
Lisboa é maior do que Coimbra.
My city is smaller than the capital.
Miguel
Coimbra é menos movimentada.
The centre is as lively as before.
Inês
A renda é mais barata lá.
There is less traffic at night.
Miguel
Ambas têm bons transportes públicos.
This neighbourhood has more green spaces.
Notice, try, and speak
Understand a natural example and learn a small set of useful words, phrases, and patterns.
Useful words and phrases
These items were selected by the lesson curriculum for practical use—not extracted as an every-word list.
Lisboa é maior do que Coimbra.
My city is smaller than the capital.
Lisboa é maior do que Coimbra.
Coimbra é menos movimentada.
The centre is as lively as before.
Coimbra é menos movimentada.
A renda é mais barata lá.
There is less traffic at night.
A renda é mais barata lá.
Ambas têm bons transportes públicos.
This neighbourhood has more green spaces.
Ambas têm bons transportes públicos.
Prefiro Coimbra porque é mais tranquila.
I prefer living here because everything is close.
Prefiro Coimbra porque é mais tranquila.
Notice, try, and speak
Which Portuguese sentence has this meaning: “My city is smaller than the capital.”
Make it yours
Say the five Portuguese turns aloud, then connect two of them naturally.
Change one detail so the message is true for your own life or opinion.
Use it with someone
Use this Portuguese in a real conversation
- 1. Lisboa é maior do que Coimbra.
- 2. Coimbra é menos movimentada.
- 3. A renda é mais barata lá.
- 4. Ambas têm bons transportes públicos.
- 5. Prefiro Coimbra porque é mais tranquila.