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Portuguese Slang Expressions - Portuguesepedia

10 Portuguese Slang Expressions You Need to Know

As a language learner, diving into Portuguese slang will deepen your immersion in the culture and make you sound more authentic when you speak. To help you connect…

Pronunciation

The Most Common Sound in European Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

Most Prominent Sound in European Portuguese

The /ʃ/ sound (as in shine) is arguably the most prominent sound in European Portuguese. In fact, it’s often cited as one of the key reasons why…

Tips&tricks

How to Choose a Portuguese Textbook - Portuguesepedia

Textbooks to Learn Portuguese – A Few Things to Keep in Mind

Looking for a Portuguese textbook? Accessing quality learning resources from day one will set you on the right path in your language journey! Having a good textbook…

Tips&tricks

Podcasts for Portuguese Language Learners

The more exposure to Portuguese you get the better. Listening to podcasts is a great way to improve not only your listening comprehension but also your overall…

Vocab, Idiomatic

Portuguese Idiomatic Expressions and Sayings - Portuguesepedia

20 Portuguese Idiomatic Expressions to Impress Locals

Enhancing your conversations with Portuguese idioms and colloquial expressions will profoundly impact your language skills. Learning and using idiomatic expressions will not only impress native speakers but…

Grammar

Poder vs. Conseguir in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

Poder vs. Conseguir in Portuguese – Tease Them Apart

Portuguese language learners often struggle to discern between Poder and Conseguir, not least native English speakers or anyone using English as a reference since Can usually encompasses…

Grammar, In-depth

Portuguese Verbs Ser vs. Estar - Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Verbs Ser and Estar – What’s the Difference?

In Portuguese, the verbs Ser and Estar both translate to “to be,” but they are not interchangeable. Many language learners struggle with knowing when to use one…

Pronunciation

Rhotic Sounds in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

Rhotic Sounds in European Portuguese

Rhotic sounds, often referred to as ‘r’ sounds, are a defining feature of European Portuguese pronunciation. In short, in European Portuguese, the letter ‘r’ produces 2 sounds:…

Grammar, In-depth

Modal Verbs in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

Modal Verbs in Portuguese: How to Express Necessity, Possibility & Ability

Modal verbs help us express necessity, possibility, certainty, doubt, and ability—concepts we use all the time in daily speech. Think about the difference between these two English…

Grammar, In-depth

Portuguese Possessive Pronouns – Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Possessive Pronouns and Determiners

Portuguese possessive pronouns and determiners indicate possession. In English, these are words like my, your, his, her, our, their (possessive determiners) and mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs (possessive pronouns). Possessive pronouns and determiners…

Pronunciation, In-depth

Portuguese Pronunciation - Portuguesepedia

European Portuguese Pronunciation: Key Traits and Why It Matters

I often hear people say that Portuguese sounds quite different from other Romance languages—and they’re absolutely right! But what exactly makes European Portuguese pronunciation so unique? In…

Grammar, In-depth

Portuguese Grammar for Beginners

Here's an introduction to Portuguese grammar for beginners. Plain and easy.

Tips&tricks, Other

Taking the Portuguese CIPLE Exam - Portuguesepedia

What is the CIPLE Exam?

If you’re wondering what the CIPLE exam is and whether it’s necessary for obtaining permanent residency or citizenship in Portugal, the answer is yes. To qualify for…

Other

European vs Brazilian Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

European vs. Brazilian Portuguese–Which One Should I Learn?

If you’re learning Portuguese, you might be wondering: Should I learn European or Brazilian Portuguese? While both variants are mutually intelligible among native speakers, they differ in…

Grammar

Portuguese Defective Verbs

Defective verbs are verbs with incomplete conjugation. For instance, Portuguese defective verbs are only conjugated in the 3-person (singular or plural). Some defective verbs are commonplace so…

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce X in Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

How to Pronounce X in Portuguese – A Simple Guide for Leaners

Pronouncing the letter X in Portuguese can be tricky for language learners. That’s because, unlike in English, the letter X in Portuguese has four possible sounds: Fortunately,…

Pronunciation, Tips&tricks

Portuguese Tongue Twisters - Portuguesepedia

25 Portuguese Tongue Twisters to Perfect Your Pronunciation

Want to improve your Portuguese pronunciation? Tongue twisters—trava-línguas in Portuguese—are a fun and effective way to train your tongue and master tricky sounds. Let’s dive in! /R/,…

Other, Vocab

Portuguese-Spanish Cognates

Being already familiar with Spanish while learning Portuguese is a huge advantage – these languages are closely related and share thousands of cognate words. Wondering about what…

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