Prepositions of Movement in European Portuguese (A0 Beginner Guide)

Prepositions of movement in Portuguese language educational illustration with arrows and Portuguese.

If you’ve ever said vou em Lisboa or estou a casa, you’re not alone.Prepositions of movement are one of the first confusing areas in European Portuguese. In this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn how to express movement clearly using simple structures like ir a, ir para, and more. This post brings together all A0 lessons on … Read more

“Lost in thought” em português (B1) – Patreon

Woman contemplating in front of window with text about saying "Lost in Thought" in Portuguese.

Below is a sneak peek of this content! Já te aconteceu estares a olhar pela janela, em silêncio, e alguém perguntar: “Estás bem?” — e tu responderes: “Sim… estava só a matutar.” Hoje vamos aprender algumas expressões em português europeu para falar… To view this content, you must be a member of Adelinas Patreon at … Read more

“Lost in thought” em português (B1)

Lost in Thought in Portuguese - The Sounds of Portuguese.

Para dizer “lost in thought” em português, temos a expressão “perdido em pensamentos”, que é uma tradução direta e utilizada. Mas temos outras expressões ainda mais utilizadas no dia a dia para expressar esta ideia. No final desta aula, vais conseguir compreender e usar estas expressões. 1. “estar a matutar” “Estar a matutar” significa pensar … Read more

How to Use PARA in European Portuguese (Simple Beginner Guide – A0)

Portuguese language lesson for beginners with supermarket and lesson icons.

If you’ve learned “a” already, you might be wondering: 👉 When do I use “para” instead? Let’s keep it simple. The Core Idea 👉 PARA = destination + intention Use it when: Watch the Video How to Use PARA in European Portuguese (Simple Beginner Guide) Simple Examples Common Mistakes 👉 A common mistake is using … Read more

🎧A Tiroide (the thyroid) – A1

This listening exercise provides a simple explanation of one of the most important glands in the human body: the thyroid (a tiroide). In this lesson, you’ll hear an A1-level description of what the thyroid is, where it is located, and why it plays an essential role in keeping our body healthy. The text is designed … Read more

How to Use AO and À in European Portuguese (A + Articles Made Simple A0)

Absolute Beginner Portuguese lesson on the prepositions of movement a (to) with it's contractions: ao and à (to the)

If you’ve ever said: Vou a o supermercado ❌ …you’re very close. This is the next step after learning “a” in Portuguese, and it’s actually very simple. The Core Idea You already know: 👉 A = where you are going But when the word has an article: Watch the Video How to Use AO and … Read more

How to Use NO and NA in European Portuguese (EM + Articles Made Simple A0)

Absolute beginner european portuguese lesson on preopsitions of movement and contractions - em, no & na

If you’ve ever said: Estou em o café ❌ …you’re very close, but not quite right. This is a common beginner step in European Portuguese, and once you understand it, it becomes automatic. The Core Idea You already know: 👉 EM = where you are 📍 But now we add something new: 👉 Some words … Read more