Senhor Esteves stops by to say hello to Dona Graça and her daughter, Carla. Since it’s almost lunchtime, they invite him to stay for a meal. Notice the different levels of formality used among the different speakers.
Almoço em Casa da Dona Graça
Lunch At Dona Graça's House
Quer Praticar Comigo?
Do You Want To Practice With Me?
Olívia and Alberto are tourists who meet at a café in Porto. They are both learning Portuguese, so they decide to practice speaking.
Where Are You From?
In this Learning Note we’ll cover 3 main topics: 🗺 Countries in Portuguese (so you can say where you’re from!) 🤓 Whether to use a definite article (o or a) before the name of your country 🗣 How to state which language(s) you speak and your nationality (both male and female forms) You may have […]
Conhecer Alguém Pela Primeira Vez
Meeting Someone For The First Time
Follow along as Daniela and João greet each other and introduce themselves.
Goodbye | Greetings | Learn European Portuguese
👋 Adeus looks similar to adiós, so you can pronounce them the same way, right? (Spoiler alert: NO) We’ll cover the simplest ways to say goodbye in Portuguese, including a more informal option. Stay tuned until the end for bonus tips on riding that “urgency wave” when you arrive in Portugal! 🌊
Yes & No | Greetings | Learn European Portuguese
Is the pronunciation of “sim” (yes) the same as “si” in Spanish? How do you pronounce that “m” at the end of the word? You’ll also learn how to pronounce the nasal sound in “não”, and how to avoid wasting time when time studying Portuguese!
Where Are You From? | Greetings | Learn European Portuguese
There’s a pretty good chance that, unless you’re already speaking with a perfect Portuguese accent, you’ll be asked where you’re from. This episode will make sure you’re armed and ready with the right answer so you can keep the conversation flowing!
Who Are You? | Greetings | Learn European Portuguese
In this episode, Rui and Joel show you how to introduce yourself to someone and ask them what their name is.
How Are You? Fine, Thanks! | Greetings
Rui and Joel show you how to ask how someone is doing, and how to correctly say “thank you”, (something that even natives sometimes get wrong!)
Hello & Good Day! | Greetings
Rui and Joel go over how to greet someone in European Portuguese, depending on the time of day, to kick off this new video series covering the basics of European Portuguese.
Introducing Yourself in Portuguese
You learned how to say hello and goodbye in the Greetings unit, along with a few polite phrases, but what about after that initial greeting? You probably want to have a little more conversation when you meet someone new! In this Learning Note, we’ll cover the basics of how to introduce yourself in Portuguese.
Kissing Etiquette in Portugal
To Kiss or Not to Kiss? There’s more to Portuguese greetings than just what you say, so let’s talk about the cultural aspect as well, plus some other phrases that may come up during introductions. There is quite a bit of variability in appropriate greetings within different contexts, so you can’t rely on any strict […]
Queres Vir Cá Jantar?
Want To Come Over For Dinner?
Ana and João meet unexpectedly in the park and make plans to catch up later that day.
Dois Pais à Conversa
Two Parents Chatting
Two parents meet and realize their children go to the same school. Hear some basic conversation skills in action: introductions, greetings, simple comments, and questions.
Uma Conversa Na Sala De Chá
A Conversation in the Tea Room
David is looking for somewhere to enjoy a cup of tea. Luckily, he meets Sara, who takes him to the tea room and teaches him some Portuguese vocabulary along the way.
Um Primeiro Encontro
A First Meeting
Luís and Maria meet in a café and discuss what they think about the city of Porto.
Um Encontro
A Date
Filipe calls Anabela to ask her out on a date. Follow along as they make plans to see a movie.
No Quiosque De Jornais
At the Newspaper Kiosk
Mr. António runs a newspaper stand in Lisbon. As usual, Mrs. Rita stops by to get her morning paper.
João e Dona Ana à Conversa
João and Dona Ana in Conversation
John crosses paths with Dona Ana around lunchtime. They have a respectful conversation about food and cooking.
Saying Goodbye in European Portuguese
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:
European Portuguese Greetings
Let’s start with the basics! One of the simplest Portuguese greetings is and one of the simplest ways to say goodbye is , or the slightly more formal . However, it’s also very common to say hello or goodbye with a more specific greeting based on what time of day it is. Portuguese Greetings Throughout […]