Expressions

Interjections are words with an emotive function. They are used to express emotions, sensations, and moods. They can be just simple vowel sounds, like and , but most are either a free word or a phrase, in which case we call them . The same can have different meanings depending on the context in which […]

Follow along as Carolina goes through the process of renewing her Cartão de Cidadão (Citizen Card).

To prepare for an upcoming birthday party that they’ll be hosting, a modern grandma and her jokester husband stock up on groceries at the local supermarket. While taking advantage of every promotion they can, will they actually remember to pick up everything they went there for in the first place?

Eduarda, the mechanic, deals with a customer who thinks he knows exactly what’s wrong with his car… when in fact, the biggest problem might just be the driver!
(Special guest: Eliana Silva)

One of the most common adverbs of time is , which at its core means in this moment. Like all other adverbs of time, já is always invariable. It is one of the most frequently used adverbs, and possibly one of the most confusing for non-native speakers! The meaning of já in Portuguese varies quite […]

While making her way through her lengthy shopping list (containing useful food vocabulary, of course), Sra. Rosa shares her elderly wisdom with a young employee who is eager to help.

Special Guest: Eliana Silva

A little kindness goes a long way, especially when you’re struggling to communicate in a new language! This guide covers the most important phrases to express basic, everyday courtesy in Portugal. (There are also many others that will help get you started in simple conversations or greet people properly throughout the day.)

Let’s learn how to say goodbye in Portuguese! There are many options, depending on who you are talking to, the time of day, or how long it will be until you see them again. Take a look at the infographic below for a quick guide to the most common phrases for saying goodbye in Portugal:

Currently living in Portugal and learning the language, Joel bumps into a helpful local.

Maria is looking for a pen, but ends up chatting with Pedro and shares some snacks with him.

A tourist struggles to find his way to his hotel… but not as much as he struggles with understanding Portuguese expressions.

Salvador and Mariana (– no, Adriana! –) visit a hair salon to freshen up their looks, but quickly find themselves in a hairy situation! In this episode, you’ll learn lots of new vocabulary and expressions that should come in handy the next time you find yourself going under the scissors…