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  • Greetings should be your first words in Portuguese
    Beginners | Travel | Vocabulary

    Your First Words in Portuguese From Portugal

    ByCatarina Reis January 8, 2024June 10, 2026

    Do you want to start learning Portuguese? Then, this post is for you! Prepare yourself to explore the essential Portuguese phrases and words. These tools will allow you to kickstart your language-learning journey already one step ahead. There are many reasons why you should learn Portuguese From Portugal. Learning a new language is exciting! It opens many…

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  • Portuguese With Carla: A Wrap-Up of 2023 
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    Portuguese With Carla: A Wrap-Up of 2023 

    ByCatarina Reis January 6, 2024February 5, 2024

    The final week of the year is always a nostalgic one. You tend to remember what you did and the surprises you received. You also have a chance to stop, celebrate your conquests, and mourn your losses.  And what a full year 2023 proved to be! We were proud to say goodbye to those who…

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  • It takes about 24 weeks to learn European Portuguese
    Beginners | Tips and Tricks | Top lists

    New Year, New Life: Language Learning Steps to Fluent European Portuguese

    ByCatarina Reis January 1, 2024June 10, 2026

    European Portuguese is a rapidly growing language worldwide. Thus, learning it is a great idea and a process that can improve your self-esteem and give you insight into different cultures. Portuguese natives say: Ano novo, vida nova. (New year, new life.) referring to the motivation New Year resolutions can bring. 2024 is here, and now…

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  • Natal in Portugal - Christmas traditions
    culture | Fun | Travel

    “Natal”: Portuguese Christmas Traditions

    ByCatarina Reis December 22, 2023October 4, 2025

    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…

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  • Portuguese stews and comfort winter foods
    culture | Top lists | Travel

    10+ Portuguese Stews And Comfort Foods to Try This Winter 

    ByCatarina Reis December 21, 2023September 26, 2024

    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…

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  • Tu VS Você in Portuguese
    Beginners | Grammar | Tips and Tricks

    “Tu” and “Você” – How to Say “You” in Portuguese

    ByCatarina Reis December 11, 2023September 13, 2024

    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…

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  • Guimaraes, Portugal
    culture | Tips and Tricks | Travel

    Experience the Beauty of Wintering in Portugal: Must-Do Activities

    ByCatarina Reis December 4, 2023July 15, 2024

    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…

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  • Winter expressions portuguese Carla
    expressions/idioms | Top lists

    “It’s Freezing Cold” in Portuguese: 10 Words And Expressions to Use This Winter 

    ByCatarina Reis November 24, 2023June 10, 2026

    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…

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  • curiosities about portuguese
    Fun | Top lists

    The Portuguese Language – 10 Fascinating Curiosities (You’d Never Guess)

    ByCatarina Reis November 20, 2023June 10, 2026

    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…

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