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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: Alphabet shares fall 12.6%, wiping out $500 billion in market value after weak revenue and advertising results. Also: A California federal judge rejects the Trump administration's request to separate more than 20,000 mail ballots allegedly linked to noncitizens.

Hoje: Maior queda diária das ações da Alphabet · Juiz recusa pedido sobre votos por correio.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: chamar-se = to be called. Vocabulary: O pedido (the request), O correio (mail or post), A lista (the list).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-10-30

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

In this episode: Qatari mediators present Iran with a new proposal to end the war, but no agreement has been reached. Also: Donald Trump plans to ease methane rules for oil and gas companies, while the EPA considers changes to leak regulations.

Hoje: Nova proposta para acabar a guerra · Trump quer regras menos duras para o metano.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: querer + infinitivo = to want + infinitive. Vocabulary: a proposta (proposal), o mediador (mediator), o acordo (agreement).

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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: The Federal Reserve is expected to keep US interest rates unchanged as inflation reaches 3.7%, shortly before midterm elections. Also: Greenhouse gas levels reached new records in 2025, with carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide increasing in the atmosphere.

Hoje: A Fed pode manter as taxas · Gases com efeito de estufa batem recordes.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: Pode + infinitivo = can/may + infinitive. Vocabulary: O planeta (the planet), A atmosfera (the atmosphere), O incêndio (the fire).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-10-28

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 federal appeals court rejects the US Justice Department's request to set aside thousands of California ballots. Also: Meta plans to raise $95 billion through two stock offerings to fund investment in AI and data centres.

Hoje: Tribunal recusa pedido sobre votos na Califórnia · Meta quer angariar 95 mil milhões de dólares.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: não dão direito de voto = do not give voting rights. Vocabulary: a ação (share), a empresa (company), o dinheiro (money).

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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: Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against military action, while diplomacy remains open and talks appear stalled. Also: The United States reports more than 4,500 measles cases, with Pennsylvania the hardest-hit state and hundreds hospitalized.

Hoje: Trump considera um acordo com o Irão · Aumento de casos de sarampo nos Estados Unidos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: deram = they gave. Vocabulary: o surto (the outbreak), o hospital (the hospital), a dose (the dose).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-10-26

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

Sunday special: two stories from the Portuguese-speaking world from the past week.

In this episode: Estudiantes eliminated Flamengo on penalties and will face Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores final. Also: New data from the past week show that Portugal has gained up to 40 more tropical nights over 20 years, especially near the Spanish border.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: venceu = won. Vocabulary: O jogo (the game or match), A equipa (the team), O treinador (the coach).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-10-25

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 Russian tanker carrying 298,000 barrels of diesel is heading to New York after a new Trump-Putin agreement. Also: The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the U.S. and Israel prepare plans for a possible attack on Iran.

Hoje: Navio russo leva gasóleo para Nova Iorque · Terceiro porta-aviões vai para o Médio Oriente.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: Leva, to carry = to carry. Vocabulary: O navio (the ship), A carga (the cargo), O porto (the port).

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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: Serious security flaws in PHP lead organisations to take websites and public services offline while updates are applied. Also: A global study warns that 96% of shallow-water coral reef systems face critical extinction risk and could disappear by 2075.

Hoje: Falhas graves no PHP · Recifes de coral em grande perigo.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: ajuda = helps. Vocabulary: água (water), calor (heat), peixe (fish).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-10-23

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

In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people as Russia says it may resume peace talks. Also: A US judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion over Facebook privacy violations.

Hoje: Seis pessoas feridas num ataque em Kyiv · Meta paga multa de 25 mil milhões.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: ficaram = stayed, became, or were. Vocabulary: a multa (fine), o juiz (judge), os dados (data).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-10-22

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

In this episode: Ukraine and the United States discuss peace proposals in Oslo, while Zelensky says intelligence sharing now works and Russian attacks continue. Also: The European Union makes Arctic security its first priority, with plans for maritime monitoring, more icebreakers, and safer communications.

Hoje: Conversas de paz sobre a Ucrânia · A segurança é prioridade no Ártico.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: quer, to want = to want. Vocabulary: o mar (the sea), o gelo (the ice), o cabo (the cable).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-10-21