European Portuguese Shorties (from PracticePortuguese.com)
Episodes
O Aquecimento Global
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Global warming presents pressing concerns for humanity.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument in Lisbon.
Semana Produtiva
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A man talks about what he did yesterday and today. Notice how different forms of the past tense are used throughout the story.
O Namorado da Patrícia
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zé invites Patrícia to a party. Notice how the verb dar is used in various idiomatic ways throughout their conversation.
A Mulher que Adormece em Todo o Lado
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nuno talks to Helena about her sleeping problem.
Adoro Viajar!
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are 8 reasons why I love to travel.
Cais do Sodré
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the vibrant neighbourhood of Cais do Sodré, home of the famous “Pink Street”.
Operação Stop
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't get caught off guard during a traffic stop in Portugal! Follow along to see how this driver communicates with authorities and learn useful vocab...
Estação de São Bento
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The São Bento train station is an important landmark in Porto.
Estás A Ser Sarcástica?
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rivals Joaquim and Rita catch up and discuss their careers. How many Portuguese-English cognates do you notice throughout their dialogue?
Aprender uma Nova Língua
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learning a new language has its ups and downs.
A Revolução Liberal
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about a turbulent period of Portugal's history: the French invasions and the revolution that followed.
Até que a Tempestade Passe
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a storm rages in Portugal, Joca is convinced he can brave the elements. Keep an eye and ear out for many different uses of the preposition até.
Ana Vai ao Médico
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ana goes to the doctor for a checkup.
O “Mestre” do Engate
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zé tries some cheesy pick-up lines in an attempt to flirt with Cláudia.
Ao Telefone Com a Mãe
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tiago's mother goes away for a few days and calls her son to make sure he’s taking care of things at home. Note: For demonstration purposes, some...
Uma Festa de Arromba
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pedro is shocked when he returns home to find the aftermath of Sofia's wild house party. Notice how the verb ficar is used in different ways throug...
O Segredo Do Bernardo
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Bernardo and Jaime discuss a tennis tournament, keep an eye/ear out for Portuguese-English cognates. Can you guess the meaning of some words withou...
O Concerto Da Gisela
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pedro and Rita make plans to go to a concert.
Os Orgãos e Partidos da Républica Portuguesa
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about the structure of Portugal's government and the different political parties. *Quick lesson on the word 'chato': This word has...
Maria e Filipe Bebem Vinho
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maria and Felipe have a simplified conversation about some of their likes and dislikes.
Jantar em Casa do José
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
José and Diogo watch the game together. Keep an eye (or ear) out for irregular verbs in the present tense, such as ter, poder, querer, and ir, plus m...
Acreditas No Amor À Primeira Vista?
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Filipe's flirting skills might just be cheesy enough to work!
O Quadruplo Castigo
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Four punishments in one day?! Note: pôr de castigo basically means to punish (someone). In this Shorty, the phrase takes on a few different meanin...
A Visita dos Parentes
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zé throws a fit after realizing he forgot to buy parsley. Pay attention to the false cognates (a.k.a. falsos amigos - false friends) throughout th...
As Recomendações Da Sara
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sara gives Ana recommendations for new TV series to watch.
Viver Para Dar aos Outros
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Martim finds his calling. Verbs practice: irregular Portuguese verbs in the simple past tense (pretérito perfeito).
António Costa
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about the life of António Costa, the prime minister of Portugal.
Pedido De Esclarecimento
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paulo hasn’t received his order yet, so he writes an email to customer service.
Um Queque e Um Sumo
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short and simple dialogue about ordering at a Portuguese café.
Vasco da Gama
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Vasco da Gama, a famous Portuguese explorer who sailed to India.
Rita E Raquel Vão Ao Cinema
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rita and Raquel talk about their plans as they get ready to go out for the evening. Listen for regular -ar verbs conjugated in the present tense.
Gelados Santini
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been to Santini in Portugal? Learn more about the history of this famous ice cream shop!
O Dia de Portugal
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Portugal Day!
Memórias De Ontem
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sofia and André talk about everything they did yesterday with their friends. Notice how different forms of the past tense are used throughout the dia...
Uma Consulta Ao Advogado
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A man receives a letter from the court related to an alleged unpaid debt. He meets with a lawyer to go over the claim and to find out what he needs to...
O Miguel Faz A Vontade À Gisela
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gisela tells Miguel about her new favourite TV show. Take note of the irregular verbs used throughout the dialogue.
A Sara Vai de Férias
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sara writes an email to her colleague before leaving for vacation.
Os Maios
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is here, so it’s time to learn about the Portuguese tradition of “Os Maios”!
O Cromo do Escritório
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marcelo gets fired after stinking up the office one too many times.
Tratado de Tordesilhas
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Follow along for a quick lesson on the Treaty of Tordesillas.
A Exploração Espacial
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever dreamt of exploring outer space?
Recordações De Uma Infância Feliz
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A brother and sister reminisce on happy memories before clearing out their parents' home.
Um Namoro Incompreensível
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas tries to understand why Helena is so in love with her new boyfriend. Take note of how clitic pronouns are used throughout the dialogue in differ...
Uma Batata no Tubo de Escape
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A man spends the day at the mechanic.
O Castelo dos Mouros
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about the history of the Castle of the Moors, located in Sintra.
Liliana Precisa De Tempo
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liliana and Bruno discuss some problems in their relationship. Notice how the verb ficar is used in a variety of different ways throughout their conve...
Conversa no Jardim
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two friends talk about cats and an upcoming wedding.
Chamada de Emergência
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gustavo makes an emergency call.
À Procura De Casa
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fernando meets with his real estate agent, Eduarda, to tour a house that’s for sale. Notice how they navigate formal/informal treatments in Portugue...
Saudação ao Gato
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rival neighbours Marina and José attend a yoga class. For more context, we suggest you first listen to the 3-minute Shorty - À Procura da Gata Perdi...
A Melhor Invenção da Humanidade
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time for a cheesy episode!
Óculos Graduados
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A woman goes shopping for new eyeglasses. Follow along to learn some new vocabulary you could use in this situation.
A Estrada Mais Longa de Portugal
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever driven on Portugal’s longest road? Adapted from an article by Julie Fox, of the popular Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal travel blog.
Jantar De Colegas… Ou Algo Mais?
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paulo and Vanda get to know each other away from the office. The conjuntivo mood is featured throughout their conversation.
Preparação para o Teste
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A teacher prepares her class for an upcoming test and Agostinho has plenty of questions ready!
Resoluções de Ano Novo
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are your New Year’s resolutions?
O Bebé Pequerrucho
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about (and to) babies as Joaquim stops by to meet Sandra's son for the first time. You'll notice there are lots of words in the dimi...
Uma Surpresa Para o Igor
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cláudia and Vasco plan a surprise for Igor’s birthday. Take note of how the personal infinitive is used throughout their conversation.
O Jardim de Arca d’Água
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Arca d’Água, a beautiful park in the city of Porto.
Um Imigrante Holandês
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jan visits the Câmara Municipal to get his certificado de registo (registration certificate).
O Homem das Entregas
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clara gets a lot of packages delivered, all by the same delivery man!
Se o Plano Correr Bem
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luís and Rita come up with a hare-brained scheme to rob a jewellery store. As they discuss their plans, take note of how the futuro do conjuntivo is ...
Magusto
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Magusto is a celebration that happens on o Dia de São Martinho in Portugal. Follow along for an amusing retelling of the legend of St. Martin, and to...
Mensagem De Agradecimento
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A friend leaves a voicemail thanking Susana for letting her stay in her home for a few days. Take note of how the subjunctive mood (futuro do conjunti...
Matilde Vai Às Compras
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matilde picks out some bed linens and towels with some help from the shopkeeper.
Os Benefícios De Viajar
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Need another reason to plan a holiday? Find out more about the health benefits of travel!
Carolos à Moda da Beira-Alta
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn Portuguese while cooking a delicious meal with this recipe for Beira-Alta Style Carolos.
Ajuda a Preencher a Papelada
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matilda asks David for help with filling out her SEF application for permanent residency in Portugal.
Perfeitos Desconhecidos
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was love at first sight for these two perfect strangers.
Óbidos
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Óbidos, a picturesque village framed by a castle wall.
Marcar Uma Consulta
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Natalia calls to make an appointment at a medical clinic.
A Sopa da Diana
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A group of friends are about to go see a movie. Before they leave, Diana decides to make dinner for everyone, despite not being a very good cook… ...
A Primeira Casa Da Matilde
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After inheriting her grandparents' cherished home, Matilde decides to do some renovations.
No Jogo Do Francisquinho
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ana and Edmundo watch Francisco’s soccer game.
Uma Imigrante Americana
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda goes to her SEF appointment to get her certificado de residência (residency certificate).
Dia De Teste
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn useful classroom vocabulary in this Shorty about students receiving some disappointing test results.
Mouraria
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Mouraria, one of Lisbon's most authentically Portuguese neighbourhoods, known for its history and diversity.
A Permacultura é Sustentável
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of our members is a permaculture designer and when he suggested we add more episodes about nature and sustainability, we thought it would be best ...
Carapaus de Corrida
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rodrigo reminisces about his favourite tavern: Tasquinha do Zé Pipo. Notice how the imperfeito do indicativo (past continuous) is used throughout the...
O Delicioso Pastel de Nata
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you tried a pastel de nata?
Goa
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Portuguese influence in the Indian state of Goa. 🇮🇳
Noite De São João
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the São João festival in Porto! This famous festival has many unique traditions and symbols, from plastic hammers to the cascatas that a...
Número de Identificação Fiscal
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clark visits the local Loja do Cidadão to get his NIF (Portuguese tax number). He has to wait a while, but once his number is called, it's a quick an...
A Caravela
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about the history of the caravel! Adapted and translated from an article by Lena Strang in Tomorrow Magazine.
A Cabeça Preservada de Diogo Alves
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the disturbing story of Diogo Alves, known as the the Águas Livres Aqueduct killer.
Almoço em Casa da Dona Graça
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Senhor Esteves stops by to say hello to Dona Graça and her daughter, Carla. Since it’s almost lunchtime, they invite him to stay for a meal. Not...
Aqueduto Das Águas Livres
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed the huge structure of pointed arches stretching high above some of the roads and buildings in Lisbon? This is the aqueduct that ...
Dionísio Vai Ao Hospital
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dionísio goes to the hospital for a doctor's appointment. Correction: On line 2 you'll hear 'passando', but it should be 'passado' as shown in th...
A Diana
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A woman shares some gossip about her neighbour, Diana. Notice how different demonstratives are used throughout the dialogue.
Na Festa da Laura
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bianca and Rodolfo meet at a mutual friend's party. Notice the variety of ways the preposition "de" is used throughout their conversation.
O Tempo e as Estações
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A teacher leads his class in a lesson about the calendar. The students answer questions about time, dates, seasons of the year, and weather.
Cozinha Inundada
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A tenant calls her landlord to report a problem in the kitchen.
O Dilema
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Júlia has to decide whether or not to reveal a secret. Notice how the personal infinitive, imperfect subjunctive, and the conditional are used throug...
Trocas E Devoluções
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A woman visits a clothing shop to exchange a blouse she received as a gift.
Reencontro de Dois Amigos do Liceu
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sónia and Manuel meet by chance and talk about their old friends from high school, using lots of adjectives to discuss their personality traits!
Encontro No Ginásio
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ricardo recognizes an old classmate at the gym. Explore the variety of uses of the verb andar throughout their conversation.
As Touradas
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the controversy surrounding bullfighting in Portugal.
Os Carvalhos do Vizinho
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Practice that tricky "lh" sound as Carlos tells Sara about his daily troubles. Try listening line by line and repeating the words containing 'lh' out ...
Nova Entrada No Blogue
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A blogger narrates a new entry about her favourite activity: watching television shows. Notice how she uses the verbs vir (to come) and ver (to watch)...