Raquel was sad when her parents told her they would be spending their summer holidays somewhere different than usual. Fortunately, it turned out to be an unforgettable trip to Portimão!
Uma Aventura Em Portimão
An Adventure in Portimão
Fw: Férias 2021
Fwd: Holidays 2021
Vasco writes an informal email to Barbara after returning from a vacation they went on along with their significant others.
Frango da Sarjeta
Gutter Chicken
Explore the preposition “de” in a variety of contexts as Artur and Diana discuss where they should go on vacation.
Umas Férias Cheias de Promessas
A Holiday Full of Promises
Mónica and João are coworkers who are getting ready for an upcoming holiday. Will they accomplish everything they planned during their time off work?
A Contar Os Dias Para As Férias
Counting The Days To Vacation
Clara talks to Luís about her upcoming travel plans. Notice how the futuro do conjuntivo is used throughout their dialogue.
A Família Martins
The Martins Family
Meet the Martins family from Porto! Learn more about what each family member does for work and how they like to spend their holidays.
O Famoso Carnaval De Torres Vedras
The Famous Torres Vedras Carnival
Welcome to Torres Vedras Carnival, a lively festivity that remains faithful to the tradition of celebrating Carnival in Portugal. Learn more about how the Portuguese like to party during this exciting multi-day event!
O Ano Novo
The New Year
Feliz Ano Novo! Find out how the Portuguese like to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
A Consoada
Christmas Dinner
Christmas dinner is a sumptuous meal that brings the whole family to the table for socialization and celebration. Learn more about the treats and traditions of Christmas Eve in Portugal.
Uma Viagem Interessante
An Interesting Trip
Alfredo is waiting for his friend Rute at the train station. Follow along as they find their seats and discuss their future travel plans!
Amigos Ou… Algo Mais?
Friends Or... Something More?
Isabel calls Ricardo so they can meet next weekend, but he has other plans. Instead, they end up talking about their holidays and sharing travel recommendations.
Umas Férias em Évora
A Holiday in Évora
Rui sends a letter to his friend Maria. Follow along as he asks about her life and tries to convince her to join him on his next holiday in Évora.
A Sardinha
The Sardine
The sardine is a very important fish for Portuguese people and is highly consumed during the Popular Saints’ Festivals. Learn more about the economic and social impact of the sardine and the tasty meals that can be prepared with it.
À Caça Dos Feriados
Hunting for Holidays
Always looking for ways to escape school, Maria and Pedro figure out how many public holidays there are in the school year.
Sem Tempo Para Descanso
No Time for Rest
Overwhelmed with work, Patrícia curbs Hugo’s expectations when it comes to planning family holidays.
O Natal Das Famílias
Family's Christmas
In a special TV report about Christmas, Fernando, Sara and Bruno take the spotlight, after Fernando is invited to talk about his family’s holiday traditions.
Feliz Natal e Boas Festas!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
What better way to celebrate the season than with a bit of snow and -11°C temperatures? Check out the holiday hijinx we got up to while almost freezing to death in Toronto, Canada this month… and learn a bit of seasonal vocabulary at the same time!
Portuguese Holidays
The Portuguese calendar has several holidays and holiday periods throughout the year. Holiday can have two meanings in Portuguese: – A public holiday, or day to celebrate something of specific cultural or religious importance at a local or national level. – A planned period of time off work or school. Férias are often scheduled around […]
New Year’s Eve Traditions in Portugal
In Portugal, is full of traditions and superstitions. Just like Christmas, the celebration begins with a family dinner, and even more holiday sweets. It’s All About o Dinheiro! Superstition says that you can attract in the new year by eating chocolate.
The Holiday Season in Portugal
Celebrating Christmas: Then and Now Portugal has no official religion, but most of its population is Christian (81% Catholic). However, only about 19% attend mass and take the sacraments regularly. In Portugal, Church and State are formally separate, but the Catholic institution still has a strong influence, especially for the older population. Like other parts […]