In this episode of Slow Portuguese with Maria, we celebrate a very special date: June 10th, the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities. This episode is full of cultural and historical insight.

What you’ll learn about:

• - The meaning and importance of June 10 in Portugal

• - Who Luís de Camões was and why he’s considered the greatest poet in the Portuguese language

• - A brief introduction to his epic poem Os Lusíadas

• - How the Portuguese celebrate this national holiday today

• - Where Camões is buried — and what that means!

New words:

• Feriado – Public holiday
• Epopeia – Epic poem
• Descobrimentos – Discoveries
• Cerimónia – Ceremony
• Sepultado – Buried

This is a great episode for learners who love culture, history, and the Portuguese language. Ideal for level A2–B1.

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