The first-ever Christmas celebration happened in Rome in AD 336. Since then, this religious festivity has spread all over the world. As a mainly Catholic country, Portugal also celebrates the Christmas season. It is simultaneously a religious holiday, an old tradition, and a family celebration. “Natal” is the Portuguese word for Christmas. Like in other…
In 2022, Portugal was rated 13th on the World’s Cuisines Ranking, according to Tasteatlas. It also earned four spots in the best traditional dishes in the world, with one of them reaching 3rd place. Thus, there is no doubt you should explore Portuguese food as much as you possibly can. And what better place to start…
What would you say? Is the correct way to say “You” in Portuguese “Tu” or “Você” ? This doubt is a regular among language learners and one of the most crucial to clarify. It might surprise you to know that both terms are correct. Plus, these are not the only two forms to address a…
Hundreds of tourists visit Portugal every summer. They want to enjoy the hot weather and explore the country’s culture and beautiful sights. Hence, most people don’t even think about traveling to the Iberian country at any other time of the year. Yet, there is so much you can discover on both island and mainland Portugal…