The English words good and well cause a great deal of confusion even for native speakers. Surprisingly, most Brazilian students quickly pick up on the difference, after learning what the difference actually is.
So, let’s take a look at some examples with English to Portuguese translations.
Good – Bom
Good is an adjective. It describes a noun or pronoun. It talks about the state of something.
This food tastes good.
That is a really good musician.
Well – Bem
Well is an adverb. It describes an adjective or verb. It modifies the action.
This food is great. You cook well.
That musician sings really well.
