Portuguese Vocab for Foodies: Dining Out in Portugal
Portugal is a haven for foodies! From the freshest seafood to hearty stews and delicious desserts, Portuguese cuisine will tantalize your taste buds. Let’s master a few…
Learn Portuguese: Strategies to Achieve Fluency
So you are learning Portuguese, that sounds great! There are plenty of good reasons for doing it, and I am sure you have yours. While some motivations…
Essential Soccer Terminology in Portuguese
Soccer, Futebol in Portuguese, transcends language barriers. But learning some terminology related to soccer won’t hurt. Whether you’re cheering on your favorite Portuguese team or enjoying a…
Learn Portuguese Faster and Easier with These Simple Tips
Learning a new language can be an exciting and rewarding experience. If you’ve committed to learning Portuguese, you’re in for a treat! As one of the most…
Numbers in Portuguese
Learning to say the numbers in Portuguese is one of those things you want to achieve as soon as possible in your language-learning journey. You see, numbers…
Portuguese Possessive Pronouns and Determiners
Portuguese possessive pronouns and determiners indicate possession. In English, these are words like my, your, his, her, our, their (possessive determiners) and mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs (possessive pronouns). Possessive pronouns and determiners…
How to Master Portuguese Verb Conjugation
Portuguese verb conjugation can be daunting for language learners, no doubt. But with the right approach and consistent practice, you can most definitely overcome it. And believe…
Portuguese Language Origins
Portuguese boasts over 220 million native speakers, ranking it the world’s sixth most-spoken language – impressive! But where did this language begin? As a Romance language, Portuguese…
Portuguese Regular Verbs in the Present Tense
Portuguese verbs are indeed more cumbersome to learn than, say, English. Being a Romance language, Portuguese is not short of verb forms to keep track of. Fortunately,…
Essential Portuguese Vocabulary for the Human Body
Building a foundation in basic Portuguese vocabulary is key to navigating everyday situations. This word list focuses on essential terms related to the human body. Here we…
Common Mistakes Portuguese Learners Make
Learning a new language is an exciting journey filled with new sounds, cultural insights, and the thrill of unlocking communication in a new idiom. But like any…
Learn Basic Portuguese Phrases for Beginners
How do you say “Hi!” in Portuguese? And what about “Thank you”? And what about if you want to introduce yourself to others? If you are an…
What Language Do They Speak in Portugal? Asking the Important Questions
Ah, Portugal. Land of sun, surf, and… what language was it again? That’s right, folks, it’s time for another installment of “Geography for the Slightly Bewildered”! Today’s…
Portuguese Speaking Countries around the World
With over 220 million native speakers, Portuguese ranks as the sixth most spoken language in the world. If we add up those speaking it as a second…
What Are Good Reads to Learn Portuguese and How to Make the Most Out of It
Are you looking for reads like short stories to help you develop your Portuguese skills? Sure. It is more fun (and often more effective) to learn a…
English-Portuguese False Friends to Keep an Eye Out For
There are many English-Portuguese false friends (or false cognates if you will). Looking quite similar, these are words that people often assume to have the same meaning.…
Learn Portuguese – Tips to Get You Started
Portuguese is spoken by over 250 million people worldwide, making it the sixth most spoken language in the world. If you’re interested in learning Portuguese, but don’t…
Master European Portuguese Pronunciation: Essential Guide for Beginners and Beyond
I often hear people say that Portuguese sounds different from other Romance languages. And that’s because it’s true! So, what is so special about European Portuguese pronunciation?…