Brazilian Portuguese: Stop Translating 'I Have Been' Literally 🛑

Brazilian Portuguese grammar can sound confusing — especially when English uses just one form: “I’ve been.” In this lesson, you’ll finally understand the real difference between tenho feito, ando fazendo, and venho fazendo — exactly how Brazilians use them in everyday conversation. You’ll learn when each structure expresses repetition, behavioral change, or gradual progress, with clear examples, natural sentences, and cultural insight that textbooks usually miss. Want to sound more natural in Brazilian Portuguese? Watch until the end for a spoken-language tip Brazilians actually use — plus reductions you’ll hear all the time in real life. 👉 Subscribe and keep learning Portuguese the way it’s really spoken. 👍 Thank you for watching — and for choosing to learn Portuguese with me! Link to 'Learn the 'PRETÉRITO PERFEITO COMPOSTO' in Portuguese - REGULAR VERBS' 🔗    • How to Say "I Have Been Studying" in Brazi...   Link to 'Learn the 'Pretérito Perfeito Composto' in Portuguese - Irregular Verbs' 🔗    • Learn the 'Pretérito Perfeito Composto' (P...   Link to 'ANDAR - A Verb with Multiple Uses in Brazilian Portuguese' 🔗    • ANDAR - A Verb with Multiple Uses in Brazi...   Link to 'When to Use IR and VIR plus a Gerund with Examples' 🔗    • Portuguese Grammar - When to Use IR and VI...   ✅ Enjoying the channel? Here's how you can support Plain Portuguese and help us keep creating high-quality, free lessons for you: 🔹 Support us for FREE! Just by watching our videos until the end, giving a thumbs-up 👍, and sharing with friends, you’re already making a big difference! Your feedback is also super valuable — tell us what you loved or want more of! 💬 🔹 Feeling grateful? Click the ❤️ THANKS button under any video (the “Super Thanks” / Valeu feature). It’s a lovely way to show appreciation! 🔹 Become a member of the Plain Portuguese Club for early access to lessons and occasional online meetups! 🔗    / @plainportuguese   🔹 Prefer a one-time contribution? You can support us with a ☕ on PayPal: 🔗 https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... 🙌 Every bit of support helps us grow — and keeps this project going strong. We’re here to bring you the best experience learning Brazilian Portuguese! 📌 Join our Members-Only Discord and connect with our community: 🔗   / discord   📧 Questions or suggestions? [email protected] 🇧🇷 Why learn Portuguese with Plain Portuguese? So many people around the world want to speak Brazilian Portuguese — for travel, work, or just the joy of connecting with a vibrant culture. Here at Plain Portuguese, you'll learn step by step, with clear guidance in English. 🧠 We teach grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and culture — always in a way that’s engaging and effective. 🔎 #plainportuguese #learnbrazilianportuguese #brazilianportuguese #portugueselessons #brazilianculture