3 The alphabet – O alfabeto
THE ALPHABET- O Alfabeto
A (a)
B (bê)
C (cê)
D (dê)
E (ê)
F (efe)
G (gê)
H (aga)
I (i)
J (jota)
K (ka)
L (ele)
M (eme)
N (ene)
O (o)
P (pê)
Q (quê)
R (erre)
S (esse)
T (tê)
U (u)
V (vê)
W (dabliu)
X (xis)
Y (ypsilon)
Z (zê)
Key Takeaways
Although officially the Portuguese alphabet shows all 26 letters, K, W and Y are not used in the Portuguese language lexicon, except for names.
EXERCISES
Working with a partner, take turns asking and answering the following questions:
- How do you spell your name (nome)?
- How do you spell your last name (sobrenome)?
- Listen to the following 2 tongue twister and try writing them down:
