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Close-up of a mouth and nose — illustration of the pronunciation techniques for nasal vowels in Portuguese.
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Pronouncing nasal vowels in Portuguese: ã, õ, ãe, õe

Why is "pão" not "pao"? The Portuguese nasal vowels ã, õ, ãe, õe require precise breath control and a good ear. Explanations, IPA, and pitfalls.

May 1, 2026Read article
Two variants of Portuguese illustrated by street signs
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Brazilian Portuguese vs. European Portuguese: 5 key differences

PT-BR or PT-PT? Five concrete differences: pronouns (tu/você), nasal sounds, everyday words (autocarro/ônibus), spelling (AO 1990), and registers.

April 27, 2026Read article