Rui makes a dinner reservation over the phone. Have you done this before in Portuguese?
Making a Reservation
Um Queque e Um Sumo
A Muffin And A Juice
A short and simple dialogue about ordering at a Portuguese café.
Gelados Santini
Santini Ice Creams
Have you been to Santini in Portugal? Learn more about the history of this famous ice cream shop!
Asking For The Bill in Portuguese
In today’s video you’ll learn how to ask for the bill at a Portuguese restaurant and say how you’d like to pay. Be prepared for a question about “contribuinte”! If you want to end your meal like a true Portuguese, you’ll have to order a coffee, too. Just be careful because “café” may not mean […]
How to Talk to a Waiter at a Portuguese Restaurant
You did it! You ordered your meal in Portuguese, but the fun’s not over because you’ll probably need to talk to the waiter or waitress again throughout the meal. Whose dish is this? Do you want another beer? Ready for dessert? We’ll teach you simple phrases to use in these situations and more, plus vocabulary […]
How To Order In Portuguese At A Restaurant
So you already know how to get a table at a Portuguese restaurant? Now it’s time to ask for the menu and place the order in Portuguese. Today you’ll learn how to ask and answer common questions that may come up during the ordering process. We’ll help you order a glass of wine, ask for […]
Tips for Making Restaurant Reservations in Portugal
Excited to try all the delicious food and wine at a Portuguese restaurant? Well, first you have to get a table! In this episode, we’ll teach you how to make restaurant reservations in Portugal, plus many useful phrases and vocabulary. Stay tuned until the end for a short demo lesson, featuring activities from the Practice […]
Carapaus de Corrida
Racing Mackerels (i.e. Getting Cocky)
Rodrigo reminisces about his favourite tavern: Tasquinha do Zé Pipo. Notice how the imperfeito do indicativo (past continuous) is used throughout the dialogue.
Don’t Make This Mistake with Diminutives!
Portuguese people LOVE to use diminutives, such as adding -inho to make words cuter. But BE CAREFUL because there are a couple exceptions that can get you into big trouble!
Eu Só Queria Tomar o Pequeno-Almoço
I Just Wanted To Have Breakfast
Diogo is in a bad mood and just wants some breakfast. Unfortunately, everywhere he goes seems to be closed. Listen for regular -ir verbs in the present tense throughout the story, including abrir, desistir, vestir, and decidir. Remember, they’re conjugated with almost the same endings as regular -er verbs!
Being a Vegetarian in Portugal
What’s it Like to be a Vegetarian in Portugal? In a country of meat and fish-lovers, many wonder if it’s easy to be a vegetarian (or a vegan) in Portugal. As you may have realized, much of traditional Portuguese cuisine is very meat-centric. Many of these dishes are tied to the history and traditions of […]
Uma Bica Cheia? Impossível!
A Full Espresso? Impossible!
Hugo returns from a trip to Paris and complains to Matilde about his struggle to order his usual coffee.
Ordering a Beer in Portugal
Wine is clearly the most popular beverage in Portugal, but let’s not forget about !Ordering a draft beer in Portugal will typically cost you about 1€ – 3€ (or even less if you go with a bottle)!
Portuguese Cheese
Portuguese cheese is a frequently found on the table, both at homes and in the restaurants of Portugal. Slices of regional cheese and ham are often served together with bread, olives and pates as starters. Although today there is a huge variety of cheeses and most are made on an industrial scale, traditional cheeses are […]
Pedir uma Cerveja
Ordering a Beer
Vitória goes out for drinks with her brother and a friend. Follow along as she orders beer in Portugal.
Entre Marido e Mulher Não Se Mete a Colher
Don't Put a Spoon Between Husband and Wife
Tensions are running high as João and Alice arrive at a restaurant for their lunch reservation.
Um Sítio Para Almoçar
A Place to Have Lunch
Renato asks for suggestions on where he and his family should eat lunch.
Uma Nova Pizzaria
A New Pizzeria
João and Bianca decide to try out a new restaurant for lunch!
Um Convívio no Café
A Get-Together at the Cafe
In Portugal, a café is more than just a place to grab a quick coffee!
Um Bom Restaurante
A Good Restaurant
Natália and Pedro decided to enjoy a nice lunch together. Find out what they ordered!
As Senhoras Que Bebem Cerveja
Ladies Who Drink Beer
In this episode, we deconstruct one of our latest “Shorties”. We go through some useful food vocabulary, discuss verb and tense choices, and Rui irons out Joel and Molly’s “estrangeiro” pronunciation! There’s also some exciting news about Practice Portuguese, especially for those of you who might be in the Algarve next weekend.
Uma Viagem Gastronómica
A Gastronomic Trip
José convinces his friend Marta to try snails for the first time. Will she go through with it?
Um Jantar a Dois
A Dinner for Two
Luís and Maria decide to go out for dinner in a fancy restaurant without making a reservation. Learn some useful phrases for ordering food in a restaurant and discover some popular Portuguese dishes.
Cara ou Coroa?
Heads or Tails?
Miguel and Sara have a hard decision to make: Where should they eat Francesinha? A coin toss sends them on their way, but the couple is in for an unexpected surprise.