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"Near" in Portuguese: perto
perto
Near in Portuguese is perto, usually with de: perto de mim, perto da estação. Short answers can be só perto.
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How to pronounce perto
Say it
PEHR-too
/ˈpeʁ.tu/
PEHR-too. Open e.
"Near" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| perto | near / close Base adverb. | Base adverb. |
| perto de | near / close to Before nouns and pronouns. | Before nouns and pronouns. |
| bem perto | really close Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
| aqui perto | near here Neighborhood talk. | Neighborhood talk. |
How to use perto in real life
- 1Directions
O banco fica perto da padaria da esquina.
The bank is near the bakery on the corner.
Perto de + place.
- 2Meeting spot
Te espero perto da entrada do metrô.
I’ll wait for you near the subway entrance.
Landmark.
- 3Noise complaint
Morar tão perto da avenida é barulhento.
Living so near the avenue is noisy.
Perto alone.
Mistakes English speakers make with perto
Incorrect: Perto o mercado.
Correct: Perto do mercado.
Use perto de + article contractions: do/da.
Incorrect: Near da praia.
Correct: Perto da praia.
Use perto, not English near.
Good to know
Brazilians answer distance with bem perto or uns dez minutos a pé more often than exact meters. Longe is the opposite. Aqui perto means in this neighborhood.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a pharmacy
ChatPal
Tem farmácia perto daqui?
Is there a pharmacy near here?
You
Tem — bem perto, dois quarteirões.
Yes — really near, two blocks.
ChatPal
Perto o suficiente para ir a pé?
Near enough to walk?
You
Com certeza. Eu te levo.
Definitely. I’ll take you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Near" in Portuguese
Perto or perto de?
Use perto de before a noun/pronoun.
Near me?
Perto de mim.
Opposite?
Longe.
Really close?
Bem perto.
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