The word “não” (no) is among the first terms you learn, whether in European or Brazilian Portuguese. As the most common way to say you disagree with someone, it is also one you will often use, along with “sim” and “Obrigado/a.” From the beginning, when you learn Portuguese, you will include it in short answers…
In recent years, cool language learning apps have emerged to support students of all ages in learning a new tongue. These tools are convenient and have interactive features. They also maintain a sense of accountability toward progress. But there are disadvantages to consider. Language learning apps have limited resources and don’t allow for productive human…
Portuguese is the 6th most spoken language in the world and continues to grow. But we often hear people saying: “Portuguese is too hard to learn.” Or: “It’s too complex for my brain.” Or even worse: “Why learn Portuguese if most natives already speak English?” Comments like these can be discouraging whether you have already…
Portugal is a fashionable country. According to a study by Statista, over 15 million international travelers visited the country in 2022. Its popularity comes down to three main factors: weather, safety, and culture. With sunny days and warm nights, Portugal stands the 6th safest country in the world in 2023. Besides, with over 800 years of history, it has…
Portugal is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Despite being a small country, it gathers everything you want in a vacation spot. It has warm weather, delicious food, fantastic beaches, a rich culture, and many fun activities. Until a few years ago, people only visited the country during the Summer. This…
We all know the signs of a false friend. They deceive and hurt us, drain our energy, and make us feel bad about ourselves. But did you know the same applies to some words? Of course, the words themselves won’t hurt your feelings. But these false friends, also called false cognates, generate and worsen uncomfortable…
Many people try to learn Portuguese online. After all, an online course can be cheaper and more convenient than the alternatives. It also allows them to learn at their own pace. Besides, it’s easy to find a variety of popular courses and programs from well-known language schools with a simple Google search. Yet, some of…
Portuguese is a widely spoken language many aspire to know. Still, some people focus on aspects that seem to make Portuguese hard to learn. Thus, they end up putting the idea aside or get discouraged early in their language-learning journey. Unfortunately, this also means they miss out on the opportunity of learning the Portuguese language….
Along with polite greetings like “Olá” or “Tudo bem?”, “Por favor” and “Obrigado/a” are probably some of the first words you learn in Portuguese. You might even be familiar with the answer “De nada.” But what does it mean? And did you know there are different ways to say “You are welcome” in Portuguese? We’ll…