Expand your European Portuguese vocabulary and master practical sentences for everyday communication. This category covers essential words, expressions, and phrases across topics like family, numbers, professions, directions, and common language patterns. Ideal for learners at all levels, these lessons and exercises help you build confidence in speaking, reading, and writing Portuguese naturally and effectively.
If you’ve been around Portuguese speakers long enough, chances are you’ve come across the word burrice. It’s one of those words that sounds kind of funny (until it’s aimed at you 😅). Let’s unpack the word and explore its meaning and usage. 🐴 So what does burrice mean? At its core, burrice means foolishness, stupidity, … Read more
Ah, Portuguese — the language where even a simple “crack” has three different names. Let’s be honest, you probably just wanted to say “there’s a crack in the wall” and ended up down a rabbit hole of frestas, rachas and fissuras. Fear not — today we’re cracking it all open (pun intended). Fresta 🕳️ Fresta … Read more
Not your average bundle… Ever tried ordering a maço de leite in Portugal? Prepare for confused looks! 😅Because maço isn’t for liquids — it’s the VIP word for things that come neatly wrapped, stacked, or bundled: like a maço de cigarros, maço de cartas, or maço de notas. Think of maço as the tidy, paper-loving … Read more
Ever stepped in a puddle while walking in Portugal? That might be a charco! Let’s explore this fun little word and its relatives. charco: and related words 🔹 charco – puddle (usually muddy or stagnant)🗣️ Cuidado! Há um charco enorme no caminho.(Watch out! There’s a huge puddle on the path.) 🔹 encharcar – to soak, … Read more
This is an intermediate Portuguese Lesson about Portuguese Easter traditions. To read about them in English, click here. A Páscoa é uma das épocas mais ricas em tradições no calendário português. Desde procissões silenciosas até gestos simbólicos entre padrinhos e afilhados, esta celebração vai muito além dos ovos de chocolate. Neste vídeo, convido-vos a mergulhar … Read more
January 11th is International Thank You Day, the perfect time to explore how to say “thank you in European Portuguese”. In previous posts, we learned the difference between obrigado and obrigada and also how to say “you’re welcome“. This post will explore some other ways that go beyond the basics. As a Portuguese learner, expanding … Read more
In this video, we practise Portuguese with Luke, a polyglot passionate about languages, who is currently learning European Portuguese. In this video, we chatted about: 🟠 Where Luke lives – and how to correctly say na Suíça (“in Switzerland”) in Portuguese.🏙️ Life in Geneva – the pros and cons of living in a city like … Read more
Building a strong vocabulary around everyday topics is essential when learning a language. One particularly useful area to explore is professions in Portuguese. Understanding and using helps you communicate more effectively and also deepen your connection to Portuguese culture. In this post, we’ll delve into some common professions in European Portuguese, with practical examples to … Read more
Olá a todos! Today, we’re diving into a topic that many of us hold close to our hearts – pets! Whether you’re a proud owner of a cão (dog) or a gato (cat), learning to talk about your furry friends in Portuguese can be fun and practical. To make this learning experience even more engaging, … Read more
Every year no dia 17 de Agosto, we celebrate Black Cat Appreciation Day. In Portuguese, we call it O Dia do Gato Preto. I had known of this date before but didn’t know why it existed. The reason was eye-opening for sure. This event has its beginning in the United States but has since spread … Read more