Explore the rich culture and traditions of Portugal while learning European Portuguese. This category covers holidays, festivals, popular customs, folklore, Fado, sports, proverbs, and everyday life in Portugal. Ideal for learners at all levels, these lessons help you understand the context behind the language, improve cultural awareness, and communicate naturally in real-life situations.
Idiomatic expressions are a great way to enrich your study of a language and help you sound more like a native speaker. So what’s an idiomatic expression? It’s a combination of words that when said in a particular context take on a meaning of it’s own. The meaning is always figurative and not literal. Examples … Read more
Olá pessoal! O Dia dos Namorados is coming up and perhaps some of you may be looking for ideas of what to do for that special someone. Here are some suggestions on what to do on the day in this Valentine’s Day command tense practice post. If you don’t have anyone or don’t celebrate this … Read more
Carnaval is an ancient tradition worldwide that announces the arrival of spring. The Carnaval traditions in Portugal are very rich and varied. Interestingly, its roots are in Babylon and Rome. However, through the ages, Christianity absorbed it, and later it evolved into what we are familiar with today. You may know it as “Mardi Gras”, … Read more
February in Portugal is shaped by three key themes: romance, Carnaval celebrations, and the beginning of Lent. The start of the month is relatively quiet. This comes as a welcome after all the festivities of December and January. It’s also that time that some of us realise our good intentions for the new year have … Read more
In Portugal, we celebrate Port Wine on the 10th of September. However, internationally, January 27th is International Port Wine Day. The Centre for Wine Origins created this celebration in 2012 to protect its heritage. The Centre for Wine Origins, headquartered in Washington D.C., was founded in 2005 by the wine-growing regions of Champagne in France … Read more
Today is International Spicy Food Day, and the purpose of the holiday is to spice up our lives by giving our taste buds the chance to experience a variety of flavourful ingredients. Remember that variety is the spice of life! Prepare food with ingredients such as chillis, pepper and cumin to give today’s food some … Read more
Today is International Thank You Day. It’s a relatively unknown holiday and its origins are not known for sure. However, it’s speculated to have started on the internet. 11 de Janeiro It’s an annual celebration on January 11th and simply serves to remind us to be thankful and count our blessings. The motto for today … Read more
Have you ever wondered if there is a different way to say thank you in Portuguese? You’ve reached the right lesson! I will cover 7 different ways to do so and help you sound more like a native speaker. 1- “obrigadíssimo” or “obrigadíssima” The “íssimo” and “íssima” endings are one way we intensify adjectives in … Read more
Bom Ano Novo a todos! | Happy New Year Everyone! Let’s find out what the January traditions in Portugal are. So January is here and as is tradition worldwide, New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1st, marking the beginning of a new year. It’s also a bank holiday in Portugal as in many countries. … Read more
Step into the vibrant traditions of New Year in Portugal! As the echoes of Christmas fade away, we gear up for an enchanting celebration filled with unique customs and superstitions. For your linguistics needs, be sure to watch the video below. Portuguese New Year’s Eve Expressions A New Beginning January 1st is a festive date … Read more