European Portuguese Shorties (from PracticePortuguese.com)
Episodes
Palavras Opostas
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leonor has a test on opposite words tomorrow, so she asks her father to help her study while they walk home from school. Throughout their practice, yo...
Feliz Ano Novo!
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Martin and Constança have a romantic start to the New Year.
Compras Para a Passagem de Ano
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A mother and son make a shopping list for their family New Year's celebration.
Onde Estão Os Miúdos?
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sandro and Noélia discuss whether or not it’s a good idea to let Ana babysit their children.
Uma Bica Cheia? Impossível!
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hugo returns from a trip to Paris and complains to Matilde about his struggle to order his usual coffee.
25 De Dezembro
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For many people, Christmas is the most anticipated time of year. Learn more about how this festive time is celebrated in Portugal.
A Árvore de Natal
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matilde and her mother decorate the Christmas tree!
Elevador De Santa Justa
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Santa Justa elevator (lift), built in 1900 to allow greater accessibility around the city, has now become a popular tourist attraction in downtown...
Temos de Manter a Rotina
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Working from home with kids is no easy task! Follow along as this family does their best to adjust to the new routine.
A Veneza de Portugal
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about the city of Aveiro and why it's known as the "Venice of Portugal".
Um Dia de Compras no Centro Comercial
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Isabel invites Manuel to go to the mall. Let's see what they decide to buy!
Tipos de Farinha
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A customer asks a grocery store employee for help finding the right kind of flour.
Manhã De Chuva
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a rainy morning and Luísa doesn't feel like getting out of bed... Explore reflexive pronouns as she starts her morning.
Casa Da Música
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Casa da Música, a space solely dedicated to music and the arts in Porto.
Precisa-se Empregada de Limpeza
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bernardo just started working as an assistant to a rather demanding man. One of his first tasks is to find someone to clean his boss’s home as soon ...
Clássicos De Natal
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luís and Carolina discuss their favourite Christmas songs!
Prendas De Natal
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luís and Mariana head to the mall to find the perfect Christmas gifts for their parents!
Restauração da Independência
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the history of the national holiday celebrated in Portugal on December 1st.
Ser Bilingue É Ser Multicultural
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learning a language is one of the best ways to connect with other cultures!
A Cidade de Leiria
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leiria is a lively city in central Portugal with a beautiful castle, year-round festivals, and plenty of pine trees!
As Papas De Aveia Da Avó
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
João asks his grandmother to teach him how she makes her delicious oatmeal.
Os Conselhos Do Daniel
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how a number of Portuguese idioms are used in conversation as Sónia discusses her love life. Check out the Idioms 2 unit for more descriptions a...
Um Encontro na Biblioteca
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Catarina and Tiago discuss their favorite literary genres as they look for new books to read at the library.
O Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about a group of students and their visit to the National Museum of Ancient Art.
Alexandra Lencastre
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about the famous Portuguese actress, Alexandra Lencastre.
Um Domingo Numa Mesa Portuguesa
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Teresa and her son Adriano enjoy their usual Sunday lunch together.
Por Quem Me Tomas?
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Miguel has a short conversation with Bruna before heading to the grocery store. Notice how the preposition “por” is used in a variety of different...
São Martinho
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the legend and traditions behind the holiday of São Martinho.
Fãs de Pão
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vera and Duarte start getting hungry while discussing what they like to eat. Notice how the regular -ar verbs, such as ficar, precisar, gostar, com...
A Contar Os Dias Para As Férias
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Clara talks to Luís about her upcoming travel plans. Notice how the futuro do conjuntivo is used throughout their dialogue.
Já Não É Possível Viver Sem…
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can Carla and Marcelo last the whole weekend without their cell phones?
As Notícias Falsas do Correio Matinal
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bruno is captivated by his favourite morning news program as Carlos struggles to convince him it’s all fake news.
Queres Vir Cá Jantar?
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ana and João meet unexpectedly in the park and make plans to catch up later that day.
Inspeção a um Carro Estimado
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Helena brings her car in for its required inspection. It seems she has quite a bit to learn about car maintenance...
O Convite Para o Concerto
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maria is in Porto on holiday. She meets up with her friend Luís and they make plans to go to a concert at Casa da Música.
Uma Viagem ao Douro
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about João's trip from Lisbon to Régua aboard a historic train.
Querida, Perdi A Carteira
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rodrigo lost his wallet again and Márcia is helping him look for it. Throughout the dialogue, notice the different uses of the preposition "em" and h...
Pedido De Informações Ao SEF
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A man calls SEF to get more information about the process of obtaining permanent residency in Portugal.
O Segredo
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alice and Raul discuss their favourite books as they browse the options at a local bookstore.
Um Voo Turbulento
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bernardo regrets buying a cheap plane ticket on Bacalhau Airways and decides to take it out on the flight attendant.
Repetição Espaçada
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about Spaced Repetition, a proven memory technique, which members can put into practice with our European Portuguese Flash Cards!
Aula De Edição De Imagem
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A teacher explains the basics of image editing to her class. While the students practice with tools and techniques, you can practice nasal vowels with...
Pedir uma Cerveja
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vitória goes out for drinks with her brother and a friend. Follow along as she orders beer in Portugal.
Comer ou Dormir, Eis a Questão
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with insomnia? Some believe that avoiding certain foods can make a huge difference in your sleep patterns.
O Que é Isso?
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Telma and Filipe practice their Portuguese skills at the dinner table.
É Importante Lavar os Dentes
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos finally makes a dental appointment after a long hiatus. Given his questionable habits, the dentist has a lot of work to do!
Uma Consulta no Médico
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dona Assunção has an appointment with her doctor. Some of her complaints are easier to manage than others!
Portimão
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about the city of Portimão, a destination in the south of Portugal with beautiful beaches and a rich history.
A Boutique
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Manuela goes shopping at a boutique and tries on some clothes in her size.
Gustavo Aprende a Fazer Cheesecake
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gustavo's mother teaches him how to make his favourite dessert.
Página do Diário
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A woman writes in her diary about a wonderful trip to the Douro River valley!
Lava, Estende, Dobra
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Caetano does the laundry on a hot Saturday morning.
Vizinhos de Trabalho
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Zé have a conversation after running into each other unexpectedly.
Sarilhos no Bar
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Filipe tells Bruna the story about how he got a black eye, using many of the expressions you learned in the Idioms 1 unit.
O Concerto dos Deolinda
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luís and Manuela have an unforgettable experience at a concert for one of their favourite bands.
No Balcão da Operadora
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Follow along as Abel signs up for a new cell phone and internet plan.
Uma Visita a Coimbra
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about the various historical sites you can visit in the city of Coimbra!
Entrevista de Trabalho
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Helena Abrantes is interviewing for a position in the marketing department at a large company.
Convidados da Festa
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Isabel goes to a party where she doesn’t know anyone, so Eduardo tells her about each of the guests.
Entre Marido e Mulher Não Se Mete a Colher
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tensions are running high as João and Alice arrive at a restaurant for their lunch reservation.
Viseu, Senhora da Beira
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about the city of Viseu and its fascinating history.
Uma Série de Perguntas
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leonor asks Gustavo questions about his busy day.
Feiticeiros ou Universitários?
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever seen young people in black cloaks walking around the streets in Portugal? Learn about the origin of this tradition and how it inspired a...
O Pai Que Não Gosta De Gatos
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriela needs someone to take care of her cat while she's away, so she begs her father, who definitely doesn't like cats! Could a few weeks together ...
Liliana Investe Num Curso De Fotografia Online
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liliana decides to use her free time to take an online photography course.
Cortiça
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Portugal is the world's largest producer of cork?
Dinossauros na Lourinhã
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Dino Park, a theme park for all ages where you can explore different periods of Earth's history and see life-size models of dinosaurs...
A Lenda da Moura Encantada
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the legend of an enchanted Moorish princess trapped alone in a cave. It is said that those who seek her may never return...
Dois Pais à Conversa
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two parents meet and realize their children go to the same school. Hear some basic conversation skills in action: introductions, greetings, simple com...
Uma Senhoria Inesperada
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joaquim finds a room to rent after a conversation with his friend Joana.
O Portugal dos Pequenitos
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been to Portugal dos Pequenitos? Learn more about this park where children can play and learn as they explore miniature versions of Portugal'...
Um Sítio Para Almoçar
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Renato asks for suggestions on where he and his family should eat lunch.
Uma Nova Pizzaria
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
João and Bianca decide to try out a new restaurant for lunch!
Duas Noites No Hotel
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a long flight to Portugal, Joe is hoping to relax in his hotel room. Unfortunately, the guests next door are not making it easy.
Vamos à Praia
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zé decides to go to the beach with his two daughters. Why are they taking so long to get ready?
O Real Palácio Guedes Quinhones
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the history of the Guedes Quinhones Palace, a noble house that served as the residence of the Quinhones family for ten generations, part of whic...
O Fim De Semana Da Joana
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joana had a wonderful weekend! Listen for the simple past tense as she describes all the fun she had with her family.
Fátima
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fátima is one of Portugal’s most emblematic religious sites, with millions visiting the shrine each year.
Dia de Praia
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luísa and Gaspar make plans for the weekend. Listen for how tonic pronouns are used throughout their conversation.
Os Festivais de Verão
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summer music festivals are very popular in Portugal and are seen as a rite of passage for many young people. Learn more about the experience of taking...
Uma Visita a Évora
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Isabel and Luísa are college students who take a break to explore the beautiful and historic city of Évora!
Um Assalto na Baixa
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Teresa was walking home when suddenly a group of thieves stole her wallet. Terrified, she went to the police station to get some help!
Encontro de Vizinhos
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two neighbours meet and discuss some problems in their apartment complex.
Uma Aventura na Autocaravana
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like to travel? Meet a woman who enjoys the freedom of exploring the world in a campervan!
Sapateado em Família
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rafael and his parents have been stuck at home for a while and they're running out of options for entertainment!
Uma Relação a Fingir
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Daniela is worried about her relationship and goes to her friend Zeca for advice.
Videochamadas São Uma Chatice
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sandra and Diogo are trying to catch up on a video call, but they keep running into technical difficulties.
O Dia a Dia da Rute
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Rute's life, including her job, her family, and their busy daily routine. Keep an eye out for lots of useful verbs in the infinitive.
O Castelo Medieval de Leiria
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Castelo de Leiria, a medieval castle with an interesting history to discover at its yearly fair.
O Aniversário da Engraçadinha
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's Diana's birthday and she hates when her guests show up late!
Uma Consulta no Hospital
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A woman has not been feeling well lately, so she decides to go to the hospital to see her doctor.
Viagem para Lisboa
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andreia and Filipe have a long day of travel ahead of them as they make their way to Lisbon by bus, plane, metro, and train.
Um Investimento a Não Perder
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos tells Rute about a beautiful home in Sintra that is a bit out of her price range.
Diário de Uma Quarent(o)ena IX
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final chapter of this series, a woman finds strength in the “new normal” and looks forward to new beginnings.
Hotel Moçambique
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nuno and his wife check in at the hotel they booked in Lisbon.
Diário de Uma Quarent(o)ena VIII
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A woman continues the healthy routines she established during quarantine and finds more ways to enjoy time with her boyfriend as restrictions slowly b...
Uma Ida à Boutique
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A woman goes to a clothing boutique and asks for some help finding the perfect dress.
Deixa-me Dormir!
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another day at home begins and Martim is already hungry and bored. Lara has to get creative if she wants to sleep in.
As Sardinhas Que o Gato Comeu
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matilde and Bernardo are a couple from Porto preparing for the holiday of São João, a street festival celebrated with a number of interesting tradit...
A Língua Portuguesa
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about the history of the Portuguese language in this Shorty adapted and translated from Lena Strang's article in Tomorrow Magazine.