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In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster tackle the often confusing topic of when to use “ser” and “estar” in Brazilian Portuguese. They break down these essential verbs with easy examples, helping you understand the subtle yet important differences between them. By imagining “ser” and “estar” as two very different siblings, you’ll grasp their usage in describing permanent and temporary states. This episode is filled with practical tips and real-life scenarios that will simplify your learning process.

E agora em português… 🇧🇷

Neste episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster desvendam o tópico muitas vezes confuso de quando usar “ser” e “estar” em português brasileiro. Eles explicam esses verbos essenciais com exemplos simples, ajudando você a entender as diferenças sutis, mas importantes, entre eles. Ao imaginar “ser” e “estar” como dois irmãos bem diferentes, você entenderá o uso deles na descrição de estados permanentes e temporários. Este episódio está repleto de dicas práticas e cenários da vida real que vão simplificar seu processo de aprendizagem.

As always, this episode is packed with real-life Brazilian Portuguese that you won’t find in textbooks or apps. Enjoy!

• (00:00) - Introdução ao Carioca Connection
• (03:02) - Desmistificando Ser e Estar
• (05:40) - Exemplos Práticos do Verbo Ser
• (12:10) - O Verbo Estar em Ação
• (20:24) - Clima e Temperatura com Estar
• (25:40) - Aplicações Práticas na Vida Cotidiana

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Aquele abraço,
Alexia & Foster 🇧🇷