Have you ever thought about the way you count with your fingers? It seems like something that should be pretty universal. You want two coffees, so you hold up two…
Household Chores in European Portuguese: Useful Vocabulary for Everyday Life
Have you learned the Portuguese verb limpar and started using it for almost every household chore? Limpar a casa, limpar o chão, limpar a loiça... People may understand what you mean, but limpar is not always…
Learn European Portuguese with Fado: Pronunciation & Vocabulary
Did you know that listening to Fado can help you learn European Portuguese? Fado is the music of saudade, love and emotion. But besides being one of Portugal’s most famous musical traditions,…
8 Strange Cultural Habits That Are SO Portuguese 🇵🇹
If you’ve ever visited or lived in Portugal, you’ve probably experienced a moment when you stopped and thought: “Wait… what is happening here?” Every country has its own little cultural…
The Difference Between DEPOIS and APÓS in European Portuguese
If you’re learning European Portuguese, you may have already come across the words "depois" and "após". Both can mean “after” in English, so at first they might seem interchangeable. However,…
Tu vs Você in European Portuguese – Are You Using Them Wrong?
Let’s say you’re in Portugal and you want to talk to someone. You start your sentence confidently and then… wait! Should you use “tu” or “você”? Don’t worry! Today I’m going to clear…
Easter in Portugal: 4 Unique Traditions You Probably Don’t Know About
Easter in Portugal is much more than just chocolate eggs and family lunches… it’s a time full of century-old traditions, delicious food, and even some surprising celebrations you probably didn’t…
European Portuguese Word Order: Strong Yoda, You Are?
European Portuguese word order, you know? If not... learning more, you must! :D Jokes aside, knowing the word order in Portuguese can be really helpful, as it will help make…
European Portuguese Verb Tenses: A Fun and Practical Guide
European Portuguese verb tenses can be complex, but they don't have to be daunting! If you catch yourself wanting to say "I ate a pastel de nata", but all that…
ENTÃO in Portuguese: Why this word is EVERYWHERE (and HOW TO USE IT)
Today, I’m going to show you why the word então is so essential in Portuguese and how you can use it like a true native. I’ll reveal everything from the…