Audio Bites to Sharpen Your Ears and Expand Your Portuguese Across All Topics
A forma como vemos o mundo
I am currently reading a book and want to share a thought that struck me as simple yet profound.
Listen nowA forma como vemos o mundoOvos na mesma cesta, não obrigado
We all know we shall not put all our eggs in the same basket, right? But can you elaborate on that in Portuguese?
Listen nowOvos na mesma cesta, não obrigadoTriste
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 nowTristeQuem semeia ventos colhe tempestades
They who sow the wind shall reap the whirlwind. Listen to one more piece of popular wisdom.
Listen nowQuem semeia ventos colhe tempestadesAngola em greve geral
Journalist José Silva, RDP Africa's correspondent in Luanda, reports on the impact of the first day of the general strike.
Listen nowAngola em greve geralLongevidade canina
Why do small dogs tend to live longer lives than large dogs? Listen to this snippet to find out why.
Listen nowLongevidade caninaAmar pelos dois
Today I bring you another song: a bossa-nova cover of the 2017 Eurovision Song winner 'Amar pelos dois.'
Listen nowAmar pelos doisRestrições à entrada de ajuda humanitária
Listen to a news anchor* reporting on alleged restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza imposed by Israel.
Listen nowRestrições à entrada de ajuda humanitáriaMérida
Have you heard about the city of Mérida before? Listen to the Portuguese author José Luís Peixoto talking about its heritage.
Listen nowMéridaPortugal Romano
Portugal's Lusitania province, once part of the Roman Empire, gained renown for its extensive production of exquisite canned fish.
Listen nowPortugal RomanoSinestesia
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 perfeito