Sentence Structure in Portuguese
For French Speakers
About Sentence Structure
Master Portuguese sentence structure. Learn word order and how to form correct sentences.
Understanding Portuguese sentence structure is crucial for forming correct sentences. The word order may differ from French.
Key Rules and Patterns
Basic Word Order
Portuguese typically follows a specific word order pattern.
- Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) is common
- Adjectives usually come before nouns
- Questions use different word order
Complex Sentences
Building complex sentences requires understanding clauses and conjunctions.
- Use conjunctions to connect ideas
- Subordinate clauses follow specific rules
- Practice with simple sentences first
Learning Tips
- Start with simple sentences
- Learn common sentence patterns
- Practice writing daily
- Read ${targetLang} texts to see patterns