General Overview 2. Adverbs ending in - mente 3. Adjectives used as adverbs 4. Adverbial Phrases 1. General Overview Adverbs are used to modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs.
Adverbs are invariable and are usually placed before or after the word they modify.
He speaks Portuguese well . N o vou aula porque estou doente. I will not go to class because I am sick. Ela chegou ontem . She arrived yesterday .