If you are like us, you love a good road trip. There is nothing like the freedom of driving through beautiful landscapes, stopping wherever and whenever you want. Besides, driving allows you to see the most remote areas, away from tourist spots. The most famous road in Portugal links the mountainous North to the sun-drenched…
Portugal is a popular summer destination in Southern Europe. It is known for its stunning beaches and warm weather. Most people know Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, and other big cities, like Porto and Coimbra, Portugal’s medieval capital. But the country has much more than historic places and white sand. It also has beautiful landscapes and small,…
Learning a new language is always beneficial. It is an incredible way to enhance your cognitive abilities and memory. It also improves your career prospects and opens opportunities for better travel experiences. Are you looking to take on a foreign language? If so, have you ever considered learning Portuguese? It is the eighth most spoken…
If you have ever been to Portugal in the Spring, you have probably heard about the 25th of April or 25 de Abril. This Portuguese holiday is observed across the country. Businesses and schools close, the population organizes festivities, and political leaders mark it with official speeches and celebrations. But why is the 25th of…
As a language learner, you have probably come across cognates before. These are words that establish a bridge between two languages. By understanding how cognates form, you can easily guess how a word in your mother tongue will sound in a foreign language. Cognates are etymologically related. They have the same meaning and come from…
Along with the verbs Ser, Estar, and Haver, the Portuguese verb Ter is one that learners find particularly challenging. After all, it can take on the role of main or auxiliary verb. It is not a regular verb with a simple conjugated form. Additionally, it has different uses in European and Brazilian Portuguese. If you…
Most learners consider grammar one of the most challenging aspects of acquiring a new language. It is often a complex topic, subject to many variations and governed by different norms. For example, verb conjugation can become tricky when dealing with irregular and auxiliary verbs. Take the verb Haver in European Portuguese. Native speakers frequently use this…
One of the biggest challenges of learning a new language as an adult is the lack of time. You might feel it is impossible to focus on your studies when your schedule is packed. The general idea is that learning a foreign language, like Portuguese, requires many hours. However, it does not have to be…
As you saw in Part 1 of this series about the Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the two countries have worked together for centuries. Their diplomatic partnership has lasted long enough to leave its mark on history and affect how they cooperate today. In Part 2, dive deep into the contemporary landscape of this international bond. How do…