Play with Words: Tongue-Twisters That Make Portuguese Sound Easy
Tongue-twisters (trava-lĂnguas) arenât just funâtheyâre 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 Romeâs clothes.)
- A aranha arranha a rĂŁ. A rĂŁ arranha a aranha.(The spider scratches the frog. The frog scratches the spider.)
- TrĂȘs pratos de trigo para trĂȘs tigres tristes.(Three plates of wheat for three sad tigers.)
- Quem a paca cara compra, paca cara pagarĂĄ.(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 kingâs clothes!) and label the picture in Portuguese.
How Dinolingo Helps with Pronunciation
Dinolingo supports speaking skills through songs, clear voiceovers, and repetition. While it doesnât 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 pronunciationâone silly sentence at a time.
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