European Portuguese Shorties (from PracticePortuguese.com)

António is interviewed about his daily life, including his family, job, commute, favourite activities, and more.

While traveling in Mongolia, Guilherme emails his grandfather to share some exciting news.

Guilherme can't figure out why his workouts aren't giving him the results he's been after.

What's wrong with Rita? Find out as you explore how the verb andar is used in context.

Filipe asks Sofia for directions and she helps him navigate the metro lines in Lisbon.

A story about why you should always eat your vegetables!

Helena gives Lúcia a ride home.

As Luísa prepares to begin law school, her brother Henrique shares his advice about who she should live with.

A man brings his car to the mechanic after hearing a strange noise.

Faced with an unexpected math test, Camila finds she was more prepared than she thought! (Need more Portuguese numbers practice? Pause the audio after each question to quiz yourself.

A man puts down his phone to rediscover the art of boredom.

Sometimes comfort is found in unexpected places!

A man talks about his newly remodeled living room, using prepositions of place and vocabulary related to furniture and household items.

José tells us why he enjoyed traveling in the interior of Portugal more than Lisbon. Later, Sara asks him questions about his trip.

Tiago teaches Oliver about a few common coffee orders in Portugal.

Rodrigo and Manuela enjoy a sunny afternoon together, discussing travel and exploring new places nearby. You may notice a number of false cognates throughout the story.

Sofia can't find her book and enlists Lucas to help her with the search. This story uses simple vocabulary and common verbs in the present tense.

Guilherme and Teresa watch the drama unfold at a wedding with a very unconventional priest.

Rui and his neighbour Dona Benilde discuss some frustrating problems in their apartment building.

Ester agrees to participate in a statistical study about Mafra families by answering a few questions.

Learn Portuguese adverbs in context through this conversation at a book store.

Artur and Nuno get a table at a restaurant in Portugal.

Augusto's forgetfulness leads to an encounter with Dona Irene, the porteira. They go on to discuss some problems in the apartment building. Note: A porteira is similar to a concierge / janitor / caretaker for an entire building, but nowadays this is a dying profession. The role was often filled by older Portuguese women.

Beatriz goes to a flower shop in Lisbon.

Learn more about the Golden Visa program and how it has changed over the years.

Maia's journey trying to make her travel vlog profitable, shared from both a 1st-person and 3rd-person perspective.

Have you ever been to the Feira de Março in Aveiro?

Jéssica is upset after a fight with her best friend Daniela.

Rafael takes care of his mother, helping her through the morning routine.

Susana calls the tax authority's phone line for help with her tax return. In Portugal, IRS refers to Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Singulares (personal income tax / "tax on the income of natural persons".)

Learn about the Entrudo Chocalheiro tradition that takes place during Carnival in the village of Podence.

Adapted from an article by Julie Fox, the founder of Feel More Connected, a women's wellbeing blog that focuses on connecting with nature, yourself, and other people.

Inês gets lost looking for a café and a kind woman helps her with directions.

Érica and Hélio banter about influencers and their social media habits.

Join Diogo and Sandra in a silly conversation about money troubles and relationship drama. Along the way, take note of how the verb "andar" is used in context.

Laura introduces herself, sharing details about her family, work, and hobbies. Then you'll hear the same introduction from a 3rd-person perspective.

Caught at a bus stop with a talkative stranger, Ana patiently contributes to the one-sided chat using simple comments that say "I'm listening", without saying much at all. Coincidentally, this is also helpful for language learners who want to keep the conversation flowing, despite not having much to say yet…

Learn more about the award-winning walkways in Arouca Geopark, offering 9 kilometers of stunning landscapes.

Ricardo explores a Portuguese sweet shop for the first time.

Discover the heartwarming tradition of the Presépio Gigante in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal.

Manuel and António chat about their Christmas plans.

Joana asks José to help her practice for a job interview.

Inês and Maria consider the pros and cons of Inês's new home.

Follow Manuel Joaquim's comical struggle to activate roadside assistance in the Portuguese countryside.

As Francisca shares one of her favourite recipes with Alex, you'll learn vocabulary related to food and cooking, and hear how the imperativo mood is used to give instructions.

Afonso talks about himself and his friend Sónia in this simple introduction.

Learn more about the Lusitano horse, a versatile breed that originated in Portugal.

Maria's grandmother won't stop commenting on Ricardo's social media posts!

In today's Shorty, we'll answer the simple question, “What did you do yesterday?”, using the Portuguese simple past tense (pretérito perfeito), as well as the past continuous tense (pretérito imperfeito).

Meet Olga, a German expat living in Portugal, embracing rural life with her wife Lucie and their two dogs.

António's job interview takes an unexpected turn! Note: Candidatura espontânea is a term used if someone applies for a job when the company is not even hiring. In this Shorty, it ends up having a double meaning.