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…
Sooner or later, most language learners wonder how they can improve their vocabulary. For example, a quick search for “Portuguese vocabulary” brings you dozens of results for word lists with their English translations. But does reading word lists over and over again really help you memorize new words? Isn’t there a better, faster way to…
Sim , Não , Talvez , Por favor , and Obrigado or Obrigada . These are the first words most students acquire when they start learning Portuguese. Yet, sooner or later, they need to search for different expressions. After all, how long can you keep a conversation if you answer only with yes, no, or maybe? In this blog post,…