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How to Say Good Morning in European Portuguese (Real Use in Portugal)
Every morning, on my way to my favourite café in Lisbon, I hear the same phrase again and again. Bom dia. What is curious about it is that… Continue Reading
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European Portuguese Doctor Dialogue with Grammar Explanation
Dialogue Médico: Bom dia. Pode entrar, por favor. Paciente: Bom dia, Sr.Doutor. Médico: O que se passa consigo? Paciente: Não me sinto muito bem. Tenho dores de cabeça… Continue Reading
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Portuguese Supermarket Dialogue for Beginners
Dialogue Cliente: Bom dia. Funcionário: Bom dia. Posso ajudar? Cliente: Sim, eu estou à procura de leite sem lactose. Funcionário: Está ali no corredor três, ao lado dos… Continue Reading
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Restaurant Conversations in Portuguese: Ordering Food (practice grammar)
Dialogue O João entrou no restaurante às 19 horas. Ele sentou-se à mesa perto da janela. João: Boa noite! Eu queria a ementa, por favor. Empregado: Boa noite!… Continue Reading
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Present Indicative: The Verb ESTAR
Presente do Indicativo: O Verbo ESTAR The Presente Indicative is the simple present tense in European Portuguese. For English-speaking learners, the easiest way to understand this tense is… Continue Reading
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How to Say “What Time Is It?” in European Portuguese
Sometimes my students tell me that asking about the time feels strangely intimidating. You can order a coffee, say “good morning,” even compliment someone’s dog — but the… Continue Reading
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Present Indicative: The Verb SER
Presente do Indicativo: O Verbo SER The Present Indicative is the simple present tense in European Portuguese. It belongs to the indicative form, which is used for real,… Continue Reading
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99 Essential European Portuguese Phrases for Total Beginners
When people begin learning a language, they all want the same thing — to speak immediately. No long grammar explanations, no heavy textbooks, no silent exercises. Just real… Continue Reading