Portuguese ER Verbs: Present and Past Made Simple
In this episode, we explore regular Portuguese verbs ending in -ER and see how they work in the simple present and simple past. You’ll hear clear examples with verbs like aprender, beber, comer, and c...
20 Mar 28min
Salve in Portuguese — Reading
In this short episode, we explore the meaning of salve in Portuguese and how this expression is used in everyday Brazilian Portuguese. It’s a simple and useful way to sound more natural when greeting ...
18 Mar 3min
I Don’t Know in Portuguese
Not sure how to say “I don’t know” in Portuguese without sounding stiff? In this episode, we explore the go-to phrase eu não sei (and the shorter não sei) plus everyday alternatives like não tenho ide...
4 Mar 12min
Gato & Gata: When “Cat” in Portuguese Becomes a Compliment
In this episode, we take gato/gata beyond the dictionary. You’ll learn when it literally means “cat,” when it becomes a flirty Brazilian Portuguese compliment (“cutie,” “hottie,” “handsome”), and how ...
3 Mar 15min
The 1817 Pernambuco Revolution — Reading
In this episode, we explore a lesser-known turning point in Brazil’s path toward independence: the 1817 Pernambuco Revolution. This is a narrated reading of our Dica do Dia, and you can find the origi...
2 Mar 9min
Colors in Portuguese
Learn colors in Portuguese with short, practical episodes designed for beginners. You’ll hear the most common color words, clear pronunciation, and simple examples you can use right away. Perfect for ...
24 Feb 17min
Ordinal Numbers in Portuguese
Today our Dica do Dia will talk about ordinal numbers in Portuguese!
3 Feb 32min
Iemanjá
Today we are going to discuss one of the most influential figures from the Brazilian Candomblé and Umbanda religions: the Orixá Iemanjá from Yorubá. Did you know Iemanjá is one of the most famous reli...
2 Feb 29min
