Can compare past and present situations
Write comparisons between times
Vocabulary
antigamente — in the past
as coisas eram diferentes.
In the past things were different.atualmente — currently
tenho mais tempo livre.
Currently I have more free time.comparar — to compare
Gosto de o passado com o presente.
I like to compare the past with the present.mais fácil — easier
A vida era antigamente.
Life was easier in the past.mais difícil — harder
Agora é encontrar emprego.
Now it is harder to find a job.diferente — different
O mundo é muito hoje.
The world is very different today.
Grammar
comparisons (mais...que, menos...que)
Comparing past and present situations
- Antigamente era mais barato.
- Agora é mais fácil viajar.
Cultural notes
Portuguese society has changed rapidly since the 1974 revolution. Comparing past and present is a common topic in everyday conversation.