Pedro is shocked when he returns home to find the aftermath of Sofia’s wild house party. Notice how the verb ficar is used in different ways throughout the dialogue.
Uma Festa de Arromba
A Wild Party
Com Licença? Desculpe? Perdão?
We often get asked about how to say sorry and excuse me in Portuguese. Is there a difference between Com licença and Desculpe? What about Sinto muito? Lamento? Perdão? With so many options that have similar translations, it’s important to take context and cultural norms into account. In this Learning Note, we’ll cover which phrase(s) […]
Jantar em Casa do José
Dinner At José's House
José and Diogo watch the game together. Keep an eye (or ear) out for irregular verbs in the present tense, such as ter, poder, querer, and ir, plus many common conversational phrases.
Acreditas No Amor À Primeira Vista?
Do You Believe In Love At First Sight?
Filipe’s flirting skills might just be cheesy enough to work!
The Verb Saber
The Portuguese verb has two different meanings. Most of the time, it means 🧠 to know, but did you know in certain contexts it can also mean 👅 to taste? Saber is conjugated in the 3rd person singular in both sentences, so it’s written exactly the same, but with an entirely different meaning. In the […]
English Expressions in Portuguese
One challenge of learning Portuguese, or any language, is that you can’t simply translate literally. Each language has its own conventions for how to word different concepts. This is known as idiomatic language. In this Learning Note, we’re focusing mostly on how to translate English “phrasal verbs” into Portuguese. (If you’re looking for other types […]
O Cromo do Escritório
The Office Fool
Marcelo gets fired after stinking up the office one too many times.
Writing an Email in Portuguese
Ever wondered how to start and end an email in Portuguese? It’s not always as simple as translating the phrases you would use in your native language. What sounds friendly or formal in one language might sound rude or unusual in another. And you don’t want to greet a friend the same way you greet […]
No Jogo Do Francisquinho
At Little Francisco's Game
Ana and Edmundo watch Francisco’s soccer game.
Cozinha Inundada
Flooded Kitchen
A tenant calls her landlord to report a problem in the kitchen.
How To Agree And Disagree In Portuguese
Today you’ll learn how to agree or disagree with someone in Portuguese. Or if you’re the type to avoid stirring up controversy, you can also just say, ‘I don’t know’! 😉 Stay tuned until the end for a short practice session, plus a quick tip from Rui about how to use movies to learn Portuguese. […]
How To Make Comments in Portuguese
Today you’ll learn 5 simple phrases you can use in a conversation to show you’re listening and to keep the conversation going. Even if you don’t have a lot to say just yet, this will make sure you sound interested and engaged. Que bom! Stay tuned until the end for a short practice session, plus […]
4 Ways To Say “OK” In Portuguese
There are many ways to say “OK” in Portuguese, or to respond positively in agreement. Sometimes you need just a simple Okay, Sure, All right… And other times you want to be more enthusiastic with a Good! or a Great! In this video we’ll teach you 4 options for how to say OK in Portuguese […]
3 Portuguese Verbs that Mean “To Understand” – Entender, Compreender, Perceber
In today’s video we’re going to introduce 3 Portuguese verbs that mean “to understand” in Portuguese: ENTENDER, COMPREENDER, and PERCEBER. You can use these verbs to check whether someone has understood you. We’ll teach you the informal and formal ways to ask this question with each verb, plus how to respond naturally “the Portuguese way”. […]
What to Say When You Don’t Understand
What did you say? Can you repeat that? Slow down! Learn what to say when someone asks you a question in Portuguese and you don’t understand. 🥴 Stay tuned until the end for a short practice session, plus a quick tip from Rui about why it’s not so crazy to talk to yourself. 😜 0:00 […]
How To Say “Do You Speak English?” In Portuguese
Do you want to show an effort to speak a bit of Portuguese, but don’t yet know enough to say everything you’d like? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to ask “do you speak English?” in Portuguese, for those times when the topic is above your current level. We’ll cover both informal and formal contexts, […]
I Speak “A Little” Portuguese
This episode is the first in our series about basic Portuguese phrases for beginners. Speaking Portuguese can be overwhelming when you’re just getting started and haven’t learned much yet. But we don’t want that to stop you from practicing! Set expectations for your first conversations by letting the listener know how much Portuguese you speak. […]
Os Vários Empregos do Senhor Ramiro
The Various Jobs Of Sr. Ramiro
Luísa stops at the bakery to buy some bread and chat with Sr. Ramiro, an old family friend who seems to have had every profession imaginable! Notes for this episode: Notice how Luísa treats Sr. Ramiro with the formal form of “you” and he treats Luísa with the informal form (tu). Learn more about informal […]
Demystifying the Word “Logo” in Portuguese
You may have come across the word logo in Portuguese and had trouble translating it. Logo is another of those Portuguese words that has several meanings… The word can mean “therefore”, it can mean “soon”, and (don’t hate us!) it can also mean “later”. 😳 Sometimes it does not have a clear translation in English, […]
A Primeira Aula de Português
The First Portuguese Class
David and Sandra meet while waiting for their Portuguese class to begin. Follow along as they introduce themselves and make small talk.
Dar Uma Mãozinha
Lend A Little Hand
Helena decides to organize her storage closet. Notice how the verb “dar” is used in a variety of different expressions throughout the dialogue.
Maria Encontra os Colegas
Maria Meets Up With Her Colleagues
Let’s practice forming plurals in European Portuguese with this conversation between Maria and Pedro. Maria is looking for a pen, but ends up chatting with Pedro and sharing some snacks with him.
Having a Basic Conversation in Portuguese
In the next set of , we’ll introduce phrases that will help you have a basic conversation in Portuguese. Many beginners are afraid to initiate a because they don’t know whether they’ll understand or be understood. Well, we wouldn’t recommend discussing politics right away 😳, but with some preparation, you can at least get further […]
Um Roubo e um Rombo
A Robbery And A "Leak"
Jorge tells Rute about all the bad luck he’s had lately. As a pronunciation challenge, see if you can notice all the similar sounding words (i.e. Minimal Pairs) spread throughout the dialogue.