Daily Portuguese

By Catarina Bento

Learn European Portuguese and about the culture. In this podcast you'll have episodes with transcriptions and exercises, some cultural facts & some tips for language learning. Join us to learn abo... more

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How many episodes does Daily Portuguese have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

Daily Portuguese episodes:

July 27, 2025 Ep. 56 // Nível A1 - No parque
A child is playing and asks their parent something surprising.
Try to answer:
Onde estão? – Where are they?
O que a criança quer fazer? – What does the child want to do?
O pai deixa? – Does the father allow it?
Bellow you’ll have the translation of this podcast.
➡️ For best results:
* Read the transcript while listening
* Highlight unfamiliar words
* Match them to the translation
* Listen again to reinforce your understanding
New episodes every day!
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See you next episode - and keep listening to improve your Portuguese daily!
EN:
Child: Dad, can I climb the tree?
Dad: Only if you’re careful.
Child: I promise!
Dad: Then go ahead, I’ll be watching.
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If you are already a paid subscriber, let me know your thoughts and feel free to share any suggestions on how I can make this better for you!

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July 20, 2025 Ep. 49 // Nível A2 - O jantar com os amigos
A young man invites his friends for dinner — but something unexpected
happens.
Try to answer:
Quem convidou os amigos? – Who invited the friends?
O que aconteceu à comida? – What happened to the food?
Como resolveram o problema? – How did they solve the problem?
Bellow you’ll have the translation of this podcast.
➡️ For best results:
* Read the transcript while listening
* Highlight unfamiliar words
* Match them to the translation
* Listen again to reinforce your understanding
New episodes every day!
Have any suggestions on how to make this better? Let me know in the comments!
See you next episode - and keep listening to improve your Portuguese daily!
EN:
Miguel: Guys, welcome! I made lasagna!
Joana: Great! I’m starving.
Pedro: Smells good!
Miguel: Wait… it smells burnt!
Joana: Oh no…
Pedro: Shall we order pizza?
Miguel: Good idea.

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July 12, 2025 Ep.42 // Nível B - A vizinha barulhenta
Uma pessoa decide resolver um problema de barulho… e encontra algo mais profundo.
Try to answer:
O que me incomodava à noite?
Quem era a vizinha?
O que aprendi com a conversa?
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* Combina-as com a tradução
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EN:
Every night, I hear loud music coming from upstairs. For weeks, I tried to ignore
it, but yesterday I decided to go up and knock on the door.A woman in a pink robe and slippers answered.
“Sorry to bother you… it’s about the noise.”
She smiled, embarrassed.
“Oh, I was listening to fado. I usually feel lonely at night…”
We talked for a few minutes. I found out she lives alone and music is her
company.
In the end, she turned down the volume. And I promised to visit her now and
then for a chat.
Sometimes, noise comes from those who need to be heard the most.

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July 06, 2025 Ep. 35 // Nível C - Um elogio inesperado mudou o meu dia
Uma pequena gentileza inesperada pode transformar um dia inteiro — e talvez,
mais do que isso.
Try to answer:
Quem fez o elogio?
Qual foi o impacto nas emoções da narradora?
O que ela fez a seguir?
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EN:
It was a grey day — inside and out.
I walked into a café, ordered a galão, and sat quietly.
When I went to pay, the cashier smiled and said:
“I really like your coat. It suits you.”I was speechless. It wasn’t about the coat or the color. It was the gesture.
That simple sentence, said without expecting anything in return, warmed me
more than the coffee.
I walked out smiling. And I spent the rest of the day noticing others, trying to do
the same.
A genuine compliment can change more than the moment: it can change your
whole mood.

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June 29, 2025 Ep. 29 // Nível A0 - Meses do Ano
Time for months! Repeat after the speaker and learn how to say all 12 months in Portuguese.
Bellow you’ll have the translation of this podcast.
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See you next episode - and keep listening to improve your Portuguese daily!
EN:January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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June 22, 2025 Ep.22 // Nivel A2 - O meu primeiro emprego
A person remembers their first job in a clothing store.
Try to answer:
Onde foi o primeiro emprego? – Where was the first job?
O que a pessoa fazia na loja? – What did the person do in the store?
Quanto tempo trabalhou lá? – How long did they work there?
Bellow you’ll have the translation of this podcast.
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See you next episode - and keep listening to improve your Portuguese daily!
EN:
My first job was in a clothing store.
I helped customers and organized the shelves.
At first, I was nervous, but over time I learned to do everything well.
I worked there for a year and it was a good experience.

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June 15, 2025 Ep. 15 - Nível B - O almoço de familia
Uma pessoa partilha a sua experiência num típico e longo almoço de família em Portugal.
Tenta responder:
Quanto tempo durou o almoço?
O que aconteceu entre os pratos?
O que significa “só mais um bocadinho” neste contexto?
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EN:
I was invited to a family lunch. I thought it would last one hour. But no. It lasted three hours.
First, soup. Then, meat. Finally, dessert and coffee. Between each course, there were lively conversations, debates about football, and of course, lots of insistence to eat more.
“Have a little more!” — says my friend’s grandmother with a smile.
“I’m full!” — I reply, almost breathless.
But my plate kept getting mysteriously refilled. The concept of “full” doesn’t seem to exist at Portuguese lunches. I tried to politely refuse, but I’d hear:
“Oh, but there’s still a little dessert to finish!”
And so, I accepted my fate and ate another slice of cake. I learned that “just a little bit more” can mean another half hour at the table.

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June 07, 2025 Ep. 8 // Nível C - O impacto da solidão nas grandes cidades
Uma análise sobre o crescimento da solidão nas zonas urbanas e os seus efeitos sociais e psicológicos.
Try to answer:
Quais são as causas da solidão nas cidades?
Que consequências ela traz?
O que pode ajudar a combater este fenómeno?
Abaixo tens a tradução deste podcast.
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Vejo-te no próximo episódio - e continua a ouvir para melhorares o teu português diariamente!
EN:
Although there are more and more people in cities, loneliness continues to
grow.
Many live surrounded by others but feel isolated.
Urban lifestyles — with long hours, long commutes, and digital connections —
make genuine human contact difficult.
Studies indicate that prolonged loneliness can have effects similar to smoking
or a sedentary lifestyle.
It affects the immune system, mental health, and cognitive performance.
Solutions include creating more community spaces, valuing offline interaction,
and promoting local support networks.
The modern city must relearn how to be a place of connection — not just of
transit.

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June 01, 2025 Ep.1 // Nivel A1 - Apresentação Pessoal
Listen to Ana introduce herself and ask you simple, useful questions — just like in a real conversation.
You can follow the same structure to answer and start building your own speaking confidence in European Portuguese.
Bellow you’ll have the translation of this podcast.
➡️ For best results:
* Read the transcript while listening
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See you next episode - and keep listening to improve your Portuguese daily!
EN: Hello! I'm Ana. I'm 25 years old. I live in Lisbon. And you? What's your name? How old are you? Where do you live?

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FAQs about Daily Portuguese:

How many episodes does Daily Portuguese have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.