Common English mistakes Portuguese speakers make
These mistakes are extremely common when translating from Portuguese to English. Fixing them quickly will make your English sound more natural.
- Saying 'I am with hunger' instead of 'I am hungry' — direct translation of 'estou com fome'
- Saying 'Explain me this' instead of 'Explain this to me' — indirect object placement
- Adding an 'e' sound before words: pronouncing 'start' as 'estart'
- Using 'make' for both make and do — Portuguese uses 'fazer' for both and the distinction is tricky
Tip: Pick 3 mistakes and practice them daily for a week.
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