Hoping for a calm, vegetarian dining experience at a local Portuguese restaurant, Sr. John gets thrown off guard by unprofessional service and a problem with his order! Find out how he deals with these challenges, and learn lots of vocabulary and expressions to use the next time you’re dining out.
00:00:00Intro
00:00:53Section 1
00:02:17Section 2
00:04:01Section 3
00:04:40Section 4
00:06:28Section 5
00:08:15Section 6
00:10:04Section 7
00:11:59Section 8
00:13:12Section 9
00:14:20Section 10
00:16:16Transition to discussion
00:17:04Discussion: Sections 1 and 2
00:24:56Discussion: Sections 3 and 4
00:29:06Discussion: Sections 5 and 6
00:34:18Discussion: Sections 7 and 8
00:37:53Discussion: Sections 9 and 10
00:41:02Closing Comments
00:41:39The Typical Portuguese Farewell
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00:00:011.815Rui: Olá a todos! Bem-vindos a mais um episódio de Practice Portuguese.Rui: Hello, everyone! Welcome to another episode of Practice Portuguese.
00:00:077.482Joel: Practice Portuguese in the house.Joel: Practice Portuguese in the house.
00:00:099.785R: Olá, Joel.R: Hi, Joel.
00:00:1010.731J: Olá, Rui.J: Hi, Rui.
00:00:1111.583R: Hoje temos um episódio que é um diálogo...R: Today, we've got an episode which is a dialogue...
00:00:1515.593J: Certo.J: Right.
00:00:1616.339R: ...num restaurante. Hoje não é um artigo, é mais um diálogo.R: ...in a restaurant. It's not an article today, it's another dialogue.
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A broa de milhoA type of heavy, very dense corn bread.
A caneta esferográficaBallpoint pen.
A carta de vinhosThe wine list, in a restaurant.
A douradaGilt-head (sea) bream, a popular fish in traditional Portuguese cuisine.
A formaIn this context, a baking pan or mold for cakes and other desserts. It should be pronounced with the O of 'go', or 'no'. Pronouncing it with an open O, as in 'otter', actually changes the meaning of the word so that it simply means 'shape'.
A imperialDraft beer served in a glass (about 20cl).
A interjeiçãoThe interjection.
A tascaThe name given to a very traditional, old-styled Portuguese tavern or restaurant, usually rather modest and with a very casual, familial atmosphere.
As pataniscas de bacalhauCodfish cakes.
O arroz de patoDuck risotto.
O autoclismoThe toilet flush.
O Bairro AltoAn old neighbourhood in downtown Lisbon, known as one of the centers of the city's nightlife.
O biscateOdd job, one-off paid service, as a way to make some extra cash
O Colombo (Centro Comercial)A very large and popular shopping centre in the outskirts of Lisbon (Benfica).
O couvertA French term commonly used in Portugal, which refers to the starters or appetizers served before the main dishes.
O polvo à lagareiroOctopus 'lagareiro' style. Lagareiro is the name given to someone who works on an olive oil mill. It's referenced in the name of this dish because of the generous amounts of olive oil included in the recipe.
O queijo de NisaCheese from the Portuguese town of Nisa, in the inner countryside.
O refrigeranteSoda.
O robaloSea bass, a popular fish in traditional Portuguese cuisine.
O vocativoThe vocative.
Bom proveitoGenerally means 'enjoy'. Most often used when people are about to eat ('enjoy your meal').
Chico-esperto(a); espertalhão; espertalhonaSmarty-pants, smart aleck, smart ass.
Comprometido(a)Committed to someone (so, in a relationship) or to something (such as a project).
Cortar às rodelasTo cut something in circular slices. To cut slices in general, there's also the expression 'cortar às fatias'.
Dar um jeitinhoTo help someone, to do a favour, to pull some strings.
És fresco(a); ésA way of saying that someone is naughty, sassy, bold or daring. It can be mildly endearing or have a negative connotation. Very informal.
Estar à rascaAn expression with very variable meanings, but typically referring to struggling with something (like finding a solution to a problem) or to be desperate for something (like needing a bathroom urgently). Very informal.
Estar na boaTo be comfortable, to be cool, chilling, feeling all right.
Fazer a vontadeTo do what someone wants you to do, to humour someone, to give in to them.
Ganhar uns trocosTo make some cash. The literal translation of 'trocos' would be 'change' (small coins).
Mas que raio...?What the heck...? What on earth...?
Pratos do diaThe day's specials.
Raios partamComparable to a 'darn' or 'damn'. Literally wishing for lightning to hit someone or something. Very informal.
Topar miúdas; miúdosChecking out girls or boys. In other contexts, 'topar' may mean something other than 'to watch/observe', such as 'to understand'. Very informal.
TotóA milder way of calling someone an idiot, stupid or silly.
Rui: tu es mega-talentoso (Joel e sua linda família também, sem dúvida – mas suas variações vocais e de personalidades são notáveis e impressionante). Parabéns! Ótimo episódio – aprendi muito e agora estou com fome! 🙂
Gostaria se vocês fizessem mais episódios de só falar! Se não têm tempo para fazer episódios inteiros, seria bom escutar suas vozes para melhorar a minha pronúncia
Portuguese is a beautiful language, and I am just beginning to learn. For my birthday, my husband signed me up for Practice Portuguese. I love the website! It is very user friendly, practical & fun.
We are coming to visit Portugal in the Fall, so I am trying to learn as much as I can! I have so much to learn.
Thank you for this incredible teaching site. (Hopefully, I can use more Portuguese words down the line)
ciao,
Katherine
Olá, Andy. Thank you! To answer your question, it’s all a matter of context. One of the meanings of ‘arranjar’ is to find/to get, and in this context, it’s the one that applies. I actually wouldn’t use the verb ‘arranjar’ for tidying up a room or something. The verbs ‘arrumar’ or even ‘limpar’ are a closer match 🙂
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Rui: tu es mega-talentoso (Joel e sua linda família também, sem dúvida – mas suas variações vocais e de personalidades são notáveis e impressionante). Parabéns! Ótimo episódio – aprendi muito e agora estou com fome! 🙂
Semelhante de “na boa,” em Angola oiço frequentemente “nas calmas.” “Nas calmas” é usado também em Portugal?
Gostaria se vocês fizessem mais episódios de só falar! Se não têm tempo para fazer episódios inteiros, seria bom escutar suas vozes para melhorar a minha pronúncia
adoro! Mas nao ajude-me com os alentejanos
Ola Rui & Joel. How are both of you?
Portuguese is a beautiful language, and I am just beginning to learn. For my birthday, my husband signed me up for Practice Portuguese. I love the website! It is very user friendly, practical & fun.
We are coming to visit Portugal in the Fall, so I am trying to learn as much as I can! I have so much to learn.
Thank you for this incredible teaching site. (Hopefully, I can use more Portuguese words down the line)
ciao,
Katherine
Olá Katherine, thanks to you and your husband for your support (and for the kind words as well ☺️) All the best with your learning… Portugal awaits!
Não posso ouvir os diálogos, eu gosto muito dos podcast.
Eu si go-to em youtube. Obrigada
Olá Trina! Enviei-te um email agora, espero que te ajude! Abraço, Joel
Adorei! Muito obrigada!
Thank you very much, you are both so good! I enjoy your lessons alot.
Gosto muito deste episódio! Muito engraçado e entendi quase tudo. Viva! 😀
Another great episode, thanks.
I had a great time listening to it, especially since it was really funny as well.
I have one question regarding the following section:
“Eu estou à rasca para arranjar casa.”
Your translation says the meaning in English would be: I really need to find a house.
I got a bit confused here, because I’d have translated it as: I really need to tidy up.
Maybe you guys can help me and explain why arranjar means find in this case.
Thank you so much and all the best,
Andy
Olá, Andy. Thank you! To answer your question, it’s all a matter of context. One of the meanings of ‘arranjar’ is to find/to get, and in this context, it’s the one that applies. I actually wouldn’t use the verb ‘arranjar’ for tidying up a room or something. The verbs ‘arrumar’ or even ‘limpar’ are a closer match 🙂