About this episode
In today’s episode we look into the differences between these three tricky constructions in European Portuguese: "ir a", "ir para", and the rarely used "ir em". You’ll learn when to use each one, whether it’s for a short visit, a more permanent move.Fui ao supermercado: I went to the supermarket (a short visit).Vou a Lisboa amanhã: I am going to Lisbon tomorrow (a short visit).Vou ao médico: I go to the doctor (a short visit).Vou para casa: I am going home and I will no come back (permanent visit)Eu vou a casa: I am going home and I will come back (I forgot my jacket and it’s cold)NEVER NEVER NEVEREu vou no restauranteEu vou no médicoExciting News! If you’re supporting the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee, you can now access the full transcription for this episode. It’s a fantastic tool to enhance your learning and follow along more easily.https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/6-gramtica-ir-ir-para-e-ir-emThanks so much for your support, and enjoy the episode!Send all you European Portuguese doubts to portuguesewithmaria.info@gmail.com