Learn European Portuguese through the lives of important Portuguese historical figures, exploring key vocabulary, cultural context, and language connected to Portugal’s past and national identity.
This year, for International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of remarkable women in Portugal. It is a day to recognise the contributions of women in society, culture, literature, music, and politics. In this short A1 reading lesson in European Portuguese, you can learn about three important Portuguese women: Follow along with the text to … Read more
Olá, queridos leitores! Today, I’d like to take you on a journey through the life of one of Portugal’s most revered historical figures: Rainha Santa Isabel. Her story is not only a tale of royalty but also of deep compassion, faith, and dedication to peace and charity. As we delve into her life, we’ll uncover … Read more
On the 13th of May in Portugal, Catholics commemorate the first apparition of Our Lady of Fátima in 1917. Our Lady of Fátima refers to the Virgin Mary. She is believed to have appeared to three shepherd children in Fátima, Portugal, in 1917. According to the children’s accounts, Mary appeared on the 13th each month … Read more
The Holy Constable and Defender of Portuguese Independence Nuno Álvares Pereira, also known as the Holy Constable or formerly by São Nuno de Santa Maria, was a distinguished 14th-century Portuguese nobleman and general. He was born on June 24, 1360, in Paço do Bonjardim this man’s legacy is intricately woven into the fabric of Portugal’s … Read more
A legendary heroine emerges from Portuguese pages of time – Brites de Almeida, the Baker of Aljubarrota. Her name is forever intertwined with the triumphant historic Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. Clad in bravery and armed with her baker’s spade, Brites de Almeida etched her place in folklore by single-handedly dispatching seven Castilians she discovered … Read more