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…
Winter is here! And to welcome December and the cold season, we are exploring new paths in Portuguese vocabulary. In this post, you will discover 10 European Portuguese words and expressions related to “Inverno” (wintertime). One of the best techniques to memorize specific terminology is to use it promptly. The winter weather is already in full…
European Portuguese learners get to explore a unique language that has spread worldwide. However, learning Portuguese is not only studying the rules and principles that define it as a language. It involves more than understanding how to communicate with other Portuguese-language speakers. Studying the eighth most spoken language in the world allows you to discover a remarkable…
Would you like to become fluent in Portuguese but don’t know where to start? Are you facing challenges or feeling demotivated in your journey? Language learning is an art anyone can master. Yet, it takes determination and the right tools and methods. In this post, explore four fundamental strategies to learn European Portuguese. You will…
Verbs are essential elements of any language. They allow us to form coherent sentences expressing actions, occurrences, and states. Thus, as part of your learning process to speak Portuguese, you must know which verbs are most common. Besides, you must also understand their meaning and how to use them properly to maintain a conversation. Up…
The word “não” (no) is among the first terms you learn, whether in European or Brazilian Portuguese. As the most common way to say you disagree with someone, it is also one you will often use, along with “sim” and “Obrigado/a.” From the beginning, when you learn Portuguese, you will include it in short answers…
In recent years, cool language learning apps have emerged to support students of all ages in learning a new tongue. These tools are convenient and have interactive features. They also maintain a sense of accountability toward progress. But there are disadvantages to consider. Language learning apps have limited resources and don’t allow for productive human…
Portuguese is the 6th most spoken language in the world and continues to grow. But we often hear people saying: “Portuguese is too hard to learn.” Or: “It’s too complex for my brain.” Or even worse: “Why learn Portuguese if most natives already speak English?” Comments like these can be discouraging whether you have already…