Portuguese, a rich and melodious language, traces its origins back to the Iberian Peninsula and is now spoken by over 250 million people across the globe. Whether you’re wandering the historic streets of Lisbon, discovering the Amazonian wonders in Brazil, or simply engaging in a conversation with a native speaker, the essence of the Portuguese […]
The Many Uses of “Po” in Portuguese
Portuguese is a rich and vibrant language, with words that often carry multiple meanings depending on context. One such word is “po” (alternatively spelled “pô” or “pó”). Let’s explore its different uses: 1. Pó – Dust or Powder The most straightforward meaning of “pó” is “dust” or “powder.” It’s a noun that refers to fine, […]
How To Use The Verb ‘Fazer’ in Brazilian Portuguese
The verb fazer is one of the most important verbs in the Portuguese language. Strictly translated into English it means “to do” or “to make”, but there are a number of other situations when you would also use it. Whether you are looking to talk about the cake (o bolo) that you made, how old […]
The Best Resources for Learning to Speak Brazilian Portuguese
In this post you are going to get all of the resources you’ll need to learn Brazilian Portuguese from 0 to fluent. This list is written primarily with the self directed student who wants to learn to speak Portuguese at their own pace. If you’re the kind of person who feels confident taking control of […]
Gringos Share How Learning Portuguese Made Their Lives Better
Earlier this week I sent out an email to subscribers of the Brazilian Gringo newsletter to check in with a simple question: How has learning Portuguese affected your life? Readers of this blog come from all over the world. Everybody does different and unique things. Some of the stories are romantic. Others are professional. Others […]