Play with Words: Tongue-Twisters That Make Portuguese Sound Easy
Tongue-twisters (trava-línguas) aren’t just fun—they’re fantastic tools for pronunciation, rhythm, and fluency. Kids love the challenge of silly sound patterns, and repeating them helps improve clarity and confidence in Portuguese.
Popular Portuguese Tongue-Twisters for Kids
- O rato roeu a roupa do rei de Roma.(The rat gnawed the king of Rome’s clothes.)
- A aranha arranha a rã. A rã arranha a aranha.(The spider scratches the frog. The frog scratches the spider.)
- Três pratos de trigo para três tigres tristes.(Three plates of wheat for three sad tigers.)
- Quem a paca cara compra, paca cara pagará.(Who buys a pricey paca, will pay a pricey paca.)
- O tempo perguntou ao tempo quanto tempo o tempo tem.(Time asked time how much time time has.)
Fun Ways to Practice Tongue-Twisters
Say It Slow, Then Fast
Begin slowly for clarity. Speed up with each repetition and see how long your child can keep up!
Tongue-Twister Race
Set a timer and see how many times your child can repeat one without mistakes.
Record and Replay
Record your child saying a tongue-twister, then listen back together and laugh at the tricky parts.
Draw the Words
Have your child illustrate a phrase (like a rat and a king’s clothes!) and label the picture in Portuguese.
How Dinolingo Helps with Pronunciation
Dinolingo supports speaking skills through songs, clear voiceovers, and repetition. While it doesn’t include tongue-twisters directly, its pronunciation-focused content gives kids the confidence to try challenging phrases.
Pair Dinolingo lessons with tongue-twisters for a fun and balanced speaking routine.
Final Thoughts
Tongue-twisters make language playful and powerful. With engaging repetition, a few laughs, and support from Dinolingo, kids can master Portuguese pronunciation—one silly sentence at a time.
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