Portuguese 🇧🇷

The Directions in Portuguese

As direções em português são essenciais para se orientar. Lembre-se de que 'esquerda' e 'direita' são opostas, enquanto 'cima' e 'baixo' indicam altura. Uma dica para lembrar é associar cada direção a um ponto de referência familiar.

Say them out loud, not just in your head

Reading a list is not speaking. Practice the directions in a real Portuguese conversation with SPAIKING.

EnglishPortuguesePronunciationHear
leftesquerdaes-KER-da
rightdireitadee-REI-ta
straightem frenteem FREN-te
upcimaSEE-ma
downbaixoBAI-sho
northnorteNOR-te
southsulSOOL
eastlesteLES-te
westoesteo-ES-te
nearpertoPER-to
farlongeLON-zhe

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say the directions in Portuguese?

In Portuguese, the directions are: esquerda, direita, em frente, cima, baixo, norte, sul, leste, oeste, perto, longe. Tap the audio on each row to hear it.

What is the best way to memorize the directions in Portuguese?

Say them out loud in order every day, then practice using them in real sentences. Speaking them beats silently reading a list.