Audio Bites to Sharpen Your Ears and Expand Your Portuguese Across All Topics
Triste
Today I bring you a cover of "Triste" by João Gilberto. This is a sad, beautiful song and you definitely should give João Gilberto a go in case you don't know him yet. Bom proveito.
Listen nowTristeLongevidade canina
Why do small dogs tend to live longer lives than large dogs? Listen to this snippet to find out why.
Listen nowLongevidade caninaParar o vento com as mãos
Have you ever tried to stop the wind with your two hands? I know... it isn't worth to even try it. The wind will always beat you.
Listen nowParar o vento com as mãosAmar pelos dois
Today I bring you another song: a bossa-nova cover of the 2017 Eurovision Song winner 'Amar pelos dois.'
Listen nowAmar pelos doisTal pai, tal filho
Do you know how to say 'Like father, like son' in Portuguese? You'll see it's easy peasy.
Listen nowTal pai, tal filhoSinestesia
If it suddenly tastes sweet in your mouth while listening to this audio snippet, you may have synesthesia... Portuguese is sweet indeed.
Listen nowSinestesiaMais vale feito que perfeito
Today I bring a few words of wisdom from a Portuguese popular saying that you might recognize from a maxim in your own language.
Listen nowMais vale feito que perfeitoFrágil
Today I bring you 'Frágil' by Jorge Palma. Yes, you'll have to put up with me singing.
Listen nowFrágilOlá, então como vais?
Today I bring you a song snippet by B. Fachada and Benjamim. The tune is called Olá como estás? and is about someone moaning about a lost love. How uncommon.
Listen nowOlá, então como vais?