Collocation is the combination of words that appears frequently and sounds natural to native speakers. Instead of translating word-for-word, we use word pairs or groups that go together. For example, we say 'take a photo' and not 'make a photo' in Portuguese. Mastering collocations avoids awkward phrases and brings your speech closer to real usage.

Some verbs naturally combine with certain nouns. These pairs form the core of many everyday phrases. Memorizing examples with context helps fix the pattern. The same noun can change meaning if you change the verb.

Many nouns form stable combinations with 'de' to indicate type, flavor, or purpose. These combinations sound natural because they repeat a daily pattern. Instead of creating long descriptions, Portuguese favors these compact structures.

Some adjectives appear with high frequency with certain nouns, forming preferred collocations. These pairs feel more natural than literal alternatives. Often that is what differentiates fluent speech from a translation.

In Portuguese, 'fazer' appears with actions created or produced, 'tirar' with records or obtaining, and 'tomar' with consumption or routine acts. Knowing these general guidelines helps you choose the right verb in common contexts. The usage becomes more automatic with fixed examples.

Some combinations function as mini expressions and stay fairly constant. They are ready-to-use in conversations and texts. Learning the whole block prevents doubts when speaking and writing.

Some verbs, adjectives, and nouns require a specific preposition for the meaning to sound natural. Changing the preposition can sound odd or change the meaning. The best approach is to associate the preposition with the whole expression, not just the word alone.

Natural questions in Portuguese use fixed combinations of verb, noun, and preposition. Often, naturalness comes from the start of the sentence and the verb chosen. Practicing complete questions helps to internalize these patterns.

In daily life, we use collocations for simple actions like asking, thanking, and scheduling. These combinations keep communication quick and clear. Repeating these patterns in real-life situations makes speech more automatic.

Some collocations vary in preference between Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, especially in everyday expressions. Recognizing the variant helps you understand and adapt to the context without losing the module's basic naturalness.