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In Course: Brazilian Portuguese A2

Conditional: Future in the Past

Learn how to report future events from a past perspective and formulate cautious statements using the Futuro do Pretérito conditional mood in Brazilian Portuguese.

A thoughtful young person stands on a vibrant, colorful balcony, looking out at a bustling Brazilian street party in the golden hour. The person's expression is contemplative, hinting at a "would have been" scenario or a cautious intention, while the lively scene unfolds beyond their immediate reach.
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32 Cards
Lesson#1
In this deck, you will learn to report what people said or expected would happen in the future from a past point of view, using the conditional mood. You will also learn to state cautious personal intentions with reservations and ask hypothetical questions.
Lesson#2
When reporting a promise or statement about the future made in the past, use a preterite verb like 'disse' or 'prometeu' followed by 'que' and the conditional mood. For example, 'Ele me disse que chegaria às oito' means 'He told me that he would arrive at eight'.
Quiz#3
Translate into Portuguese: 'He told me that he would arrive at eight.'

Ele me disse que chegaria às oito

Quiz#4
Translate into Portuguese: 'She promised that she would call this morning.'

Ela prometeu que ligaria hoje de manhã

Quiz#5
Speaking to a friend, translate into Portuguese: 'You promised me that you would help me.'

Você me prometeu que me ajudaria

Quiz#6
Translate into Portuguese: 'The doctor said that the result would come out on Wednesday.'

O médico disse que o resultado sairia na quarta-feira

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