Voseo in Portuguese Grammar
The voseo in Portuguese grammar refers to the use of the pronoun “vos” instead of “tu” or “você” as a second person singular informal pronoun. It is less common than its Spanish counterpart but still used in some regions of Portugal and Brazil. This usage often affects the verb conjugation and other pronouns that refer to the second person singular. In the following exercises, practice choosing the correct verb or pronoun that aligns with the use of voseo in Portuguese grammar.
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct voses conjugation in Portuguese
1. *Vos* (You) está muito feliz.
2. Quando *foste* (were) tu à praia?
3. Ela acha que *vos* (you) gostam do filme.
4. Eu acredito que *vos* (you) é muito inteligente.
5. O que *precisais* (need) comprar para a festa?
Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with the appropriate voses pronoun or verb conjugation in Portuguese
1. Ella quer que *vos* (you) vá à festa dela.
2. Quando *tereis* (will have) tempo livre?
3. Eles disseram que *vos* (you) são muito divertidos.
4. *Vos* (You) está se divertindo?
5. Não se esqueça de que *deves* (must) visitar a sua avó.
