B2spoken interaction · B2-SOCIAL-004

Can clarify a detailed point of view clearly

Clear clarification of complex ideas

Vocabulary

Grammar

Complex conditionals with mixed time references

Using mixed conditionals to connect past and present hypotheticals

  • Se tivesse estudado, teria passado o exame.
  • Se eu fosse rico, teria comprado aquela casa.

Cultural notes

Portuguese speakers often use 'quer dizer' (that is to say) to clarify. Asking 'está claro?' (is it clear?) shows consideration for the listener.

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