Pretérito Perfeito vs. Pretérito Imperfeito: How to Talk About the Past in Portuguese
One of the biggest challenges at A2 level is learning how to talk about the past. In Portuguese, we don’t just have one past tense — we have two: Pretérito Perfeito and Pretérito Imperfeito. At first, this can feel confusing, but once you understand the difference, you’ll be able to tell stories and share experiences much more naturally.