How to Say ‘I started learning to paint.’ in Portuguese
Comecei a aprender a pintar.
koh-meh-say ah ah-pren-der ah peen-tahr
[koh-meh-say ah ah-pren-der ah peen-tahr]
💬 Usage Tip: The verb 'começar' is followed by 'a' when it means to start doing something.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Many Portuguese people enjoy arts as a pastime, including painting.
Phrase Breakdown
Comecei a
koh-meh-say ah
Words in this phrase
Comecei
[koh-meh-say]
I started
To initiate or begin something.
Comecei um novo trabalho esta semana.
I started a new job this week.
a
[ah]
to
A preposition used before a verb to indicate purpose or direction.
Estou a preparar-me a sair.
I am getting ready to leave.
Aprender a pintar.
ah-pren-der ah peen-tahr
Words in this phrase
aprender
[ah-pren-der]
learn
To acquire knowledge or skills through experience, study, or being taught.
Comecei a aprender francês semana passada.
I started to learn French last week.
a
[ah]
to
A preposition used before a verb to indicate purpose or direction.
Estou a preparar-me a sair.
I am getting ready to leave.
pintar
[peen-tahr]
paint
To cover a surface with color.
Comecei a pintar paisagens em casa.
I started to paint landscapes at home.
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