A Passagem de Ano (New year’s eve)
The 31st december (31 de dezembro) we celebrate an important date and, generally, we throw a big party (uma grande festa) with …
Ser or Estar???
To the verb TO BE we have two possible translations in Portuguese: SER and ESTAR, depending on the context. TO BE SER …
Let’s play!
We know that to play is a verb with many meanings depending on the context. In Portuguese, we have a different verb …
Portuguese tip of the day “Feliz Natal” (Merry Christmas)
Just a few days left for Christmas (Natal), it’s now more than time to wish a merry Christmas to everyone around …
Do you want to have a totally free Portuguese lesson in Lagos?
Write me an email to info@tradutex.pt and explain me in a short text why do you want to learn Portuguese. The …
Portuguese tip of the day “Com licença”
Do you know how people love to stand in the middle of the street, even in those typical narrow streets, chatting, ignoring …
Hello /Goodbye (Olá / Adeus)
Let’s talk about the basics! If you want to learn a new language, you must start with simple things like hello or …
Portugal Restoration of Independence Day
Yes, you read it right! In Portugal we don’t have an “Independence Day” but a Restoration of Independence Day, which is today, …
Want a beer? / Vai uma cerveja?
Cerveja (colloquially known as B’jeca) is the Portuguese word for beer and there are many things to say if we’re thinking about Portuguese …
It’s tea time!
It’s true that Portugal was very important for the history of tea around the world, but they are much more “coffee people” …