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Using prepositions of time Exercises in Portuguese language
Mastering prepositions of time is crucial for anyone learning Portuguese, as they play a vital role in expressing when events occur. Prepositions such as "em," "a," "de," and "para" are commonly used to indicate specific times, dates, and durations. For example, "em" is often used with months and years (e.g., "em janeiro" for "in January"), while "a" is used with specific times of the day (e.g., "às três horas" for "at three o'clock"). Understanding these nuances will enhance your ability to communicate more accurately and naturally in Portuguese.
In addition to these basic prepositions, Portuguese also employs more complex structures to convey temporal relationships. Phrases like "de... a..." (from... to...) and "para" (for) are used to describe durations and deadlines, respectively. Practicing these prepositions in various contexts will help you grasp their correct usage and improve your fluency. Our exercises are designed to provide ample practice, ensuring that you can confidently use prepositions of time in everyday conversations and written communication. Dive into these exercises to solidify your understanding and take your Portuguese skills to the next level!
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ele vai ao trabalho *de manhã* (time of day).</p>
<p>2. O show começa *às 20 horas* (specific time).</p>
<p>3. Nós viajamos para a praia *em julho* (month).</p>
<p>4. Ela sempre estuda *à tarde* (time of day).</p>
<p>5. O almoço é servido *ao meio-dia* (exact time).</p>
<p>6. Eles saem para correr *depois do jantar* (after an activity).</p>
<p>7. O mercado abre *às 8 horas* (specific time).</p>
<p>8. Nós celebramos o Natal *em dezembro* (month).</p>
<p>9. Vou me encontrar com ela *daqui a uma hora* (in a certain amount of time).</p>
<p>10. A reunião foi marcada *para sexta-feira* (specific day of the week).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. A reunião começa *às* 9 horas da manhã (preposition for specific time).</p>
<p>2. Nós vamos viajar *em* julho (preposition for month).</p>
<p>3. O show será *à* meia-noite (preposition for specific hour).</p>
<p>4. Eles se encontraram *no* fim de semana (preposition for weekend).</p>
<p>5. Estudo português *à* tarde (preposition for part of the day).</p>
<p>6. A loja fecha *às* 6 horas da tarde (preposition for specific time).</p>
<p>7. O evento acontece *em* setembro (preposition for month).</p>
<p>8. Ela gosta de caminhar *de* manhã (preposition for part of the day).</p>
<p>9. A festa será *no* sábado (preposition for day of the week).</p>
<p>10. Nós almoçamos *ao* meio-dia (preposition for specific hour).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. O show começa *às* 19 horas (preposition for specific hour).</p>
<p>2. Nós sempre almoçamos *ao* meio-dia (preposition for specific time of day).</p>
<p>3. Eu vou viajar *em* dezembro (preposition for months).</p>
<p>4. A reunião foi marcada *para* sexta-feira (preposition for specific days).</p>
<p>5. Nós estudamos *à* noite (preposition for time of day).</p>
<p>6. A loja fecha *às* 18h (preposition for specific hour).</p>
<p>7. Eles se casaram *em* 2020 (preposition for years).</p>
<p>8. As férias começam *em* julho (preposition for months).</p>
<p>9. Vamos ao parque *no* fim de semana (preposition for weekend).</p>
<p>10. Ele sempre corre *de* manhã (preposition for part of the day).</p>




