European Portuguese Shorties (from PracticePortuguese.com)

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.

Manuel offers to help his neighbour with some yard work. This Shorty includes the personal pronoun vós (another pronoun for "you") and conjugation of verbs in that form. We don't use vós in most of our content, or in the Verbs section, because it has fallen out of use nowadays, except in specific regions and contexts. The more common alternatives you're probably familiar with are você (singular, formal) and vocês (plural). Regardless, you could come across vós in books, theatre plays, at church, or if you spend time in the Douro and Beira Interior regions. It's an interesting pronoun because it can be used to address an individual or multiple people.

Mafalda has a pleasant chat with her neighbour.

A talkshow host interviews Joaquim Silveira, a notorious (fictional) Portuguese thief.

Day or night, I love visiting Lisbon!

A customer asks questions about prices and quantities while shopping for fruits and vegetables.

I want to learn how to cook!

In the heart of Porto you'll find the Capela das Almas, a historic chapel covered in thousands of blue and white tiles.

Pedro arrives early to Sofia's party and offers to help with the decorations. Throughout their dialogue, pay special attention to the plural forms of different words.

Coworkers João and Camila chat about family responsibilities and routines on their way into the office.

Two customers, Francisca and André, share their conflicting opinions about a new cat café called “O Gatedo”.

Gabriel and Violeta meet in the park and bond over their love for animals and the outdoors.

Eduardo and Mariana spend the morning planting almond trees in the beautiful Alentejo region.

During summer festivals in the Algarve, many crowds have been captivated by the music of Humberto Silva, Portuguese singer and accordion player. After interviewing the musician, Lena Strang shares his story with us through this Portuguese adaptation of her article.

A father who's always early vs. a daughter who's always late… It's about time (pun intended) for an episode like this! Language focus: words and phrases related to time and numbers.

Learn more about gender equality in Portugal.

Enjoy a peaceful morning stroll along the Tagus River…