Collins Portuguese-English app for iPhone and iPad


4.8 ( 5568 ratings )
Reference Education
Developer: Ultralingua, Inc.
17.99 USD
Current version: 2.9, last update: 4 years ago
First release : 30 Jul 2009
App size: 15.61 Mb

Over 75,000 translations • Conjugates thousands of Portuguese and English verbs • Hundreds of usage notes and examples • No internet connection required

Carry a dependable Portuguese and English reference everywhere you go with the Collins Pro Portuguese-English Translation Dictionary. This app contains dictionary data from HarperCollins in our popular Ultralingua interface. Use our verb conjugation tool to find complete conjugations of thousands of verbs in all standard forms, and the number translator to convert numerals into Portuguese or English text instantly.

DICTIONARY:
• Over 45,000 entries with 75,000 translations
• Tap-and-hold any word or phrase and choose "Speak" from the popup menu to hear that word spoken using Apples built-in text-to-speech feature.
• Noun genders
• Slang, technical language, and regional differences in spelling and usage
• Hundreds of usage notes about troublesome constructions
• Smart search results in case you misspell or mistype
• Search-as-you-go displays words and narrows your selection as you type

VERBS:
• Conjugations for thousands of Portuguese and English verbs
• Includes all standard tenses and forms
• Smart search finds infinitives and catches misspellings
• Must-have reference tool for any student or language professional
• On iPhone/iPod touch, conjugate a verb from the dictionary results by tapping it

MORE:
• Translate numerals into Portuguese and English text with the number tool
• Language swapper button to switch from Portuguese-English to English-Portuguese
• Tap the history button to view the 50 most recent dictionary definitions, verb conjugations, and more in one place. Sort the list alphabetically or by date, and choose to clear the list completely or delete one entry at a time.
• No internet connection required
• Change your device settings to view the app display in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, or German

REVIEWS:
"Great investment - You really cant go wrong with Ultralingua dictionaries. It has everything: pronunciation guide, conjugations for every verb in every tense, number feature, great and precise definitions, plus useful sample sentences. I dont think theres a better Portuguese dictionary in the store. Its a great investment for your future whether you travel to Brazil, Portugal, or other Portuguese speaking countries." -User review

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This universal app will run on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, so you can purchase it once and load it onto all your devices. The iPad and iPhone/iPod touch versions look and behave differently to give you a great experience on every device you own. The interface will change, but you’ll always have the same outstanding language data and tools inside.

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Pros and cons of Collins Portuguese-English app for iPhone and iPad

Collins Portuguese-English app good for

Could be better with phrases added in and perhaps voice pronunciation
It is $30 but absolutely worth it. It works fast, you can switch between the languages with a little button at the top and its easy to use. I also hate the idea of paying $30 for an app (I bought the Spanish and French ones too), but itll be worth it to brush up on my languages on the go, or to translate things I dont quite know the meaning of. You can try the other cheaper apps, but I just went straight to the brand I trust the best, rather than wasting money on lower-end dictionaries. I hate wasting money.
You really cant go wrong with Ultralingua dictionaries. It has everything: pronunciation guide, conjugations for every verb in every tense, number feature, great and precise definitions, plus useful sample sentences. I dont think theres a better Portuguese dictionary in the store. Its a great investment for your future whether you travel to Brazil, Portugal, or other Portuguese speaking countries. For business, cultural enrichment, or if you have a Portuguese speaking friend, nothing can be more helpful in getting to know Brazil than learning the language. This dictionary is an indispensable tool to achieve that.
I was hesitant to buy an app priced so much higher than other dictionaries but I have gotten my moneys worth MANY times over studying portuguese in Brazil. When you need to find a word there is no fumbling around - you have it instantly. The conjugations are also extemely valuable to students of the language. Very rarely are words missing from the dictionary - although notably missing different cuts of meat! Its quite complete, but it is not really a phrasebook. Buy this if you live in Brazil (well, youll be happy until your iphone is stolen) or serious about learning. Do not buy if you are a tourist! Suggestions for the developer: switching back and forth between the dictionary and conjugations is so cumbersome and awkward! It is almost like two seperate programs. Why not make this more seamless?
Well...I study Romance Languages, Spanish(my first language) Italian (2 yrs. of it) and I am about to start French and Portuguese, I own Collins Spanish and Italian pro, and I just bought this one for French and for Portuguese... I am confident that It wont let me down.....especially since such an old company is behind these apps. it beats carrying a dictionary with you which does not conjugate verbs and does not write numbers for you... BUYT IT!!! Its worth every penny...! [UPDATE] I e-mailed the developers before buying this app...I wanted to know if this app, was for European Portuguese or Brazilian...they said in their reply that it was both.
I like it. The updates are good too. Uso o dicionário português.

Some bad moments

This App is complete garbage, its definitely not worth the price. This is by far one of the worst purchases I have ever made: Im incredibly frustrated at myself for purchasing it. Not only is it limited by its capabilities but it also freezes frequently.
I have been using Spanish version of this dictionary for couple of years, and have been happy. However, the Portuguese version is very limited, crashes often, need to reboot phone frequently to make it work, and it is not a good value for the money. Dont buy it until they fix it.
It keeps shutting down after installing the recent update. It shuts down immediately upon clicking on the app- I cannot use it at all now.

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dicionario ingles, verbos en ingles, and other. So, download free Collins Portuguese-English .ipa to run this nice iOS application on iPhone and iPad.