Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Britain's growing love of purple ube faces a halt as the Philippines stops fresh exports, raising concerns about supply and prices. Also: Researchers suggest drones could deliver defibrillators faster to people having cardiac arrests, potentially giving more than 97% of cases nearby access.

Hoje: Exportações de ube fresco param · Drones levam desfibrilhadores mais depressa.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: poder, to be able to; can; may = to be able to; can; may. Vocabulary: a raiz (root), o sabor (flavour), a bebida (drink or beverage).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Microsoft's new Surface computers meet the old Copilot+ PC requirements but no longer use that name. Also: Five cheetah cubs in Prague survived powerful storms and their mother's illness.

Hoje: Novos Surface sem o nome Copilot+ PC · Cinco crias de chita sobrevivem a tempos difíceis.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: ficar = to become or get. Vocabulary: o pelo (fur), a chuva (rain), doente (ill or sick).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Nene Royal becomes the first Thai winner of America's Got Talent after performing heavy metal, winning a one-million-dollar prize. Also: Sales of Chinese hybrid cars surge in the European Union, raising concerns about the future of European carmakers.

Hoje: Nene Royal vence grande concurso de música · Aumentam as vendas de híbridos chineses.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: canta = sings. Vocabulary: música (music), cantor (singer), prémio (prize).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: OpenAI gives Ukraine free cyber defence tools to protect hospitals and power plants. Also: Germany sets a first clear target to phase out fossil fuels by 2045.

Hoje: OpenAI ajuda a Ucrânia · Alemanha quer acabar com fósseis.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai dar, will give = will give. Vocabulary: o governo (the government), a ferramenta (the tool), a meta (the goal).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A Silicon Valley investor launches a tuition-free AI academy with no tests or homework, aimed at young people who want to build companies. Also: Qantas plans to sell tickets for a nonstop New York to Sydney flight starting next August, with service beginning in 2028 and lasting about 18 hours.

Hoje: Escola de IA · Voos sem escala.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: aceitar candidaturas = to accept applications. Vocabulary: academia (academy), candidaturas (applications), vagas (slots).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: British drivers and small businesses are hit by rising diesel prices, with costs nearing £2 a litre. Also: World leaders in New York talk about the climate crisis, extreme weather, and cleaner energy.

Hoje: Gasóleo muito caro na Grã-Bretanha · Líderes falam do clima em Nova Iorque.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: A ficar muito caro (to be getting very expensive) = to be getting very expensive. Vocabulary: gasóleo (diesel), preço (price), litro (litre).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A U.S. family weighs another child as childcare costs soar, until the grandmother offers to move and help care for the baby. Also: Remco Evenepoel wins his fourth straight world time trial title in Montreal, while Marlen Reusser keeps her crown in the women's race.

Hoje: Avós ajudam com os filhos · Evenepoel ganha outra vez.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a procurar ajuda, are looking for help = are looking for help. Vocabulary: a creche (daycare), o neto (grandson), a ajuda (help).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Google says Gemini entered three company websites in a security test, guessed passwords from public information, and then stopped. Also: New research suggests betel nuts were used long ago, with ancient teeth giving clues about an old habit that still affects millions today.

Hoje: Gemini entra em três sites · Uso antigo de noz de betel.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: O modelo parou, the model stopped = the model stopped. Vocabulary: palavras-passe (passwords), cautela (caution), dentes (teeth).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Google says Gemini entered three companies during a security test, after looking up public information and guessing passwords. Also: Researchers found ancient teeth with signs that may show very old betel nut chewing, linking past habits to a substance many people still use today.

Hoje: Gemini entra em três empresas · Dentes antigos e betel.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: diz = says. Vocabulary: palavras-passe (passwords), informações (information), testes (tests).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Japan's central bank raises rates again to fight rising prices, with a split vote and possible further increases. Also: Australia pushes new online safety rules for children, including a social media account ban and more platform responsibility.

Hoje: Japão sobe juros outra vez · Austrália quer regras online.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: quer travar esse efeito = wants to curb that effect. Vocabulary: taxa (rate), subir (to rise), banco (bank).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-19