Portuguese Opposites Songs for Kids

The opposites songs

• 🐘

  Grande e Pequeno

  Big and Small · 2:25 · Premium

  grande, pequeno, alto, baixo

• ⬆️

  Para Cima, Para Baixo

  Up and Down · 1:37 · Premium

  para cima, para baixo, dentro, fora

• 🥛

  Cheio e Vazio

  Full and Empty · 2:14 · Premium

  cheio, vazio, aberto, fechado

• 🔄

  O Jogo dos Opostos

  The Opposites Game · 2:56 · Premium

  contente, triste, alto, baixinho

Portuguese opposites words from these songs

Every key word and phrase across the unit, with its English meaning.

Tips for parents

• Act the opposites out with your whole body: stretch tall for big, curl up for small.
• Use the pairs at home: a full cup and an empty cup, the light on and off, a toy up high and down low.
• Say one half of a pair in Portuguese and let your child answer with the other.

Questions parents ask

Why teach opposites in pairs?

A pair gives each word a partner to hang on to, so learning one half helps your child recall the other. Pairs are also easy to act out, which helps the words stick.

Which Portuguese words are in these opposites songs?

46 key words and phrases, including grande (big), pequeno (small), alto (tall), baixo (short), comprido (long), pesado (heavy), leve (light), o elefante grande (the big elephant). The full list is above, and every song page shows the complete lyrics with translation.

Are the Portuguese opposites songs free?

The lyrics, translations and word lists here are free to read. Playing the songs is part of Premium, which you can try free for 7 days. The first unit, greeting songs, is free forever.

How long are the songs?

Between 1:37 and 2:56 each, about 9 minutes for all 4. Short enough to replay, which is where most of the learning happens.