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After you start learning Portuguese, you will notice a huge difference between formal and casual settings. This gap becomes even more obvious in written communication. There is a world of difference between a formal letter in Portuguese and a text to a friend. But sooner or later you will want to text in European Portuguese….
European Portuguese filler words. As a beginning or intermediate learner, when you launch yourself into conversations with natives, they are the first thing you will miss. These tiny terms might seem unimportant. But they are essential for understanding real conversations and for making yourself understood. In this post, discover what filler words are and explore…
Insults in European Portuguese are words and expressions used to insult, tease, or express frustration. They range from mild slang to strong offensive language. Whether you want to move to Portugal or are just having dinner with your Portuguese friends, knowing insults in Portuguese can help you navigate simple interactions. It allows you to know…
Have you been learning Portuguese for a long time now? Whether your answer is yes or no, you have probably noticed that listening is not the most important resource in most methods. You will find recommendations for countless textbooks and vocabulary apps when you first start approaching the Portuguese language. But few include activities dedicated…
“How long does it take to learn Portuguese?” Of all the questions about learning Portuguese, this one is among the most researched online. The truth is that learning a language is no easy task. It requires time, effort, and often economic investment. So it makes sense that you would want to know what you are…
When in Portugal, never do these three things: Have you ever realized too late that a familiar-looking word in another language actually meant the opposite? After all, some words in other languages are similar and share the same meaning as words in your native language. But how can you identify these terms? And how can…
A recent column in The Guardian had the title: Tim Dowling: six years of Duolingo and I speak a little Italian, but understand nothing. Can you relate to this feeling? Have you been studying Portuguese for years on end, without being able to have even a short conversation? If this is you, know you are…
Regardless of your mother tongue, you probably know and use slang words. Slang is a unique aspect of language, used mostly in casual conversation. It includes terms and expressions that are informal, playful, or humorous, and not often seen in written form. Besides, many slang words are characteristic of specific groups and regions. As such,…
This or that? These or those? Demonstratives are words that exist in every language. Their purpose is to point to specific items while indicating their distance from the speaker in physical space and time. But while American and British English have only four demonstratives, Portuguese has fifteen. How can you learn these forms? How can…
