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.
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 Ă© uma das Ă©pocas mais ricas em tradições no calendário portuguĂŞs. Desde procissões silenciosas atĂ© gestos simbĂłlicos entre padrinhos e afilhados, esta celebração vai muito alĂ©m dos ovos de chocolate. Neste vĂdeo, 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: đźź Where Luke lives – and how to correctly say na SuĂça (“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 cĂŁo (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
Every year, on the 8th of August, we celebrate World Cat Day, also known as International Cat Day. This special day came about in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare to pay tribute to the most popular pet in the world – the cat. A Second Celebration Interestingly, people love cats so much … Read more
Olá pessoal! In this short lesson, we’ll be looking at some common vocabuçary used to describe our daily routine in Portuguese. But you know me! You don’t have to “memorize” this list. Rather enjoy it and review it in context, by making sentences relevant to you. Daily Routine Vocabulary Familiarize yourself with the sounds and … Read more
Olá a todos! As we continue our journey through the Portuguese language, today’s lesson will take us through the world of telling time in Portuguese. This is not just about learning to read the clock; it’s an opportunity to immerse ourselves in Portuguese culture and Daily Routine in Portuguese. So, let’s set the clock and … Read more