adverbs of manner that modify verbs and adjectives

adverbs of manner that modify verbs and adjectives

Author: Lucy Mary Johnson August 23, 2021 Duration: 4:07

Adverbs of manner modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs as well.

Today you will learn that the suffix LY ( in English)  is = Mente (in Portuguese). So the purpose of this podcast is to explain how you transform a verb or an adjective into an adverb of manner and its function by using our suffix MENTE. 

ex. adjectives + Ly      and       adjetivos + mente                         

      calm+ly=calmly                 calma+mente= calmamente

      rapid+ly=rapidly                rápida+mente= rapidamente

      perfect+ly=perfectly          perfeito+mente= perfeitamente 

                   I will give you some examples in sentences,

1- Ela fala um inglês perfeito. Ela fala inglês perfeitamente. ( she speaks English perfectly)

 Here the adverb perfeitamente  is modifying the verb "falar" telling us how she speaks English. 

2-  Ontem por causa da chuva forte, eu não saí. Estava chovendo fortemente. ( Yesterday because of the heavy rain, I didn't go out. It was raining heavily. ( how was the rain yesterday?) It was raining heavily.

3- Os coelhos correm rapidamente ( rabbits run rapidly) 

**** the question here is  How do rabbits run? they run rapidamente.

 Don't forget the rules that you will be able to transform verbs and adjective into adverbs of manner.


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Lucy Mary Johnson has been helping students find their voice in Portuguese for years, and now she brings that same patient, practical guidance to her audio lessons. Tuning into Brazilian Portuguese Language-Teacher Mary feels less like a formal class and more like a helpful conversation with a friend who happens to be an expert. Each episode is built around real-life situations-ordering food in a *lanchonete*, making plans with friends, or understanding the lyrics of a popular samba song. You’ll hear the natural rhythm and melody of the language as Mary breaks down colloquial phrases, explains tricky grammar without the jargon, and offers cultural notes that give the words context. This podcast is designed for those who want to move beyond textbook Portuguese and into the vibrant, living language spoken in Brazil’s cities and towns. Progress comes through consistent, manageable exposure, and Mary’s calm, clear explanations make it easy to fit learning into a daily routine. Whether you're preparing for a trip, connecting with heritage, or just love the sound of Portuguese, these episodes provide a structured yet relaxed path forward. The focus is always on comprehension and confident speaking, turning the often daunting process of language acquisition into something genuinely enjoyable and achievable.
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