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Como in Portuguese - More than Just a How - Portuguesepedia

“Como” in Portuguese – More Than Just “How”

The Portuguese word Como is way more than just a question word. In fact, I can think of 4 other ways of using Como! Let’s take a…

Idiomatic, Other, Vocab

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Common Portuguese Filler Words

Everyone should learn Portuguese filler words. Why? Often overlooked, filler expressions play a crucial role in communication – they work as a linguistic glue to articulate ideas…

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Practice Portuguese with a Language Exchange Partner

To master your conversation skills in Portuguese you’ll need to go beyond textbooks and language apps such as Duolingo. In this blog post, we’ll explore how you…

Tips&tricks, Other, Pronunciation

Portuguese Songs for Portuguese Language Learners - Portuguesepedia

Portuguese Songs for Language Learners (with lyrics)

With its rich cultural heritage and vibrant music scene, Portugal offers a treasure trove of songs for language learners. And guess what! Learning Portuguese becomes even more…

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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…

Pronunciation, Other

Portuguese Sounds Slavic - Here's Why - Portuguesepedia

This Is Why Portuguese Sounds Slavic

Being a Romance language, why does Portuguese – in specific European Portuguese – sound so Slavic?! Despite being geographically distant and belonging to different language families, Portuguese…

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CEFR Levels (A1–C2) Explained

The CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – is an international standard for describing the proficiency level of language learners. CEFR uses a 6-point…

Tips&tricks, Other

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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…

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Why Is Portuguese Harder than Spanish - Portuguesepedia

Why Is Portuguese Harder to Learn than Spanish?

Portuguese and Spanish are two of the most widely spoken Romance languages in the world and both are considered relatively easy for English speakers to learn. However, language…

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How Long Does It Take to Learn Portuguese - Portuguesepedia

Is Portuguese Hard to Learn? A Realistic Look at Challenges & Learning Time

Thinking about learning Portuguese? You might be wondering: Is Portuguese hard to learn? The difficulty of learning Portuguese depends on several factors, including your native language, prior…

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Portuguese Language Origins

Portuguese boasts over 220 million native speakers, ranking it the world’s sixth most-spoken language – impressive! But where did this language begin? As a Romance language, Portuguese…

Other, Vocab

Spanish Portuguese False Friends - Portuguesepedia

Spanish-Portuguese False Friends to Keep an Eye Out For

Despite their shared Latin roots, Spanish and Portuguese aren’t perfect twins. Thousands of words appear similar, but some have diverged in meaning over time, becoming what linguists…

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Portuguese Spelling Reform

In 1990, several Portuguese-speaking countries agreed on a spelling reform to create and maintain a cohesive, international standard across borders. In Portugal, the spelling reform was enacted in…

Vocab, Other

Portuguese-English False Friends to Watch Out For - Portuguesepedia

English Portuguese False Friends to Watch Out For

False friends—or false cognates—are words that look similar in English and Portuguese but have different meanings, often leading to misunderstandings. If you’ve ever assumed a Portuguese word…

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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…

Pronunciation, In-depth, Other

This Is Why Portuguese Sounds Slavic - Portuguesepedia

Why Does Portuguese Sound Like Russian?

To many ears, European Portuguese sounds surprisingly similar to Russian. This might seem odd, given that Portuguese is a Romance language and Russian is Slavic. So, why…

Other

Portuguese Speaking Countries around the World - Portuguesepedia

Where Is Portuguese Spoken? A Guide to Portuguese-Speaking Countries Around the World

With over 220 million native speakers, Portuguese is the sixth most spoken language in the world. When including those who speak it as a second language (L2),…

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