Drone view of Spanish city with aged buildings and national flag under cloudy blue sky

Is Portuguese Spanish? – Why They Are More Different Than You Think

Many people think Portuguese and Spanish are the same language. After all, they sound similar and come from the same linguistic root and geographic region. Indeed, speakers of one language can often understand the written and even spoken form of the other language. Still, these two are far more complex languages than that. That is…

Understanding the Difference Between European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese
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Understanding the Difference Between European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese

Portuguese is a fascinating language that opens doors to Portuguese-speaking communities worldwide. It has two main variants: European and Brazilian. They share many similarities but also have differences worth exploring. From obvious aspects like accents to more veiled ones like grammar, you must understand what changes between them. As a language learner, you should define…

European Portuguese slang
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Your Intro to Portuguese Slang and Colloquialisms

Every language includes some slang. Like grammar, verbs, and vocabulary, these unique words and expressions are also part of learning a new language. They are not only fun but also practical. Slang is mostly used in conversation. Thus, it is unlikely that you will find it in writing in books that are not novels. However,…

Interview with a Portuguese Expert (in Portuguese with subtitles)

Interview with a Portuguese Expert (in Portuguese with subtitles)

In this interview with the author, Marco Neves, we delve into some of the hot topics of the Portuguese language. Read his blog and read his books – certaspalavras.pt Access our premium European Portuguese Program – https://portuguesewithcarla.com Ready to become fluent in European Portuguese? For the last decade, we’ve been working on putting together the…