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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: Oura delays its US stock-market listing days after announcing the plan. Also: An 87-year-old woman will return to her Madrid home with a lower rent after mass protests.

Hoje: Oura adia a entrada na bolsa · Maricarmen volta para casa com renda mais baixa.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: para uma votação no Parlamento = for a vote in Parliament. Vocabulary: a casa (home or house), a renda (rent), o prédio (building).

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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: SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time and deploys 26 Starlink satellites before returning to Earth. Also: Smart-ring maker Oura prepares to go public, seeking more than $2 billion while facing questions about health-data privacy.

Hoje: A Starship chega à órbita · A Oura prepara entrada na bolsa.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a mais infinitivo = to be doing something. Vocabulary: o voo (flight), a subida (ascent), o motor (engine).

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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: Lime bike and scooter users surge in England, pushing profits above £4 million. Also: Veracruz's 300-year-old son jarocho tradition and La Bamba fandangos are spreading worldwide.

Hoje: Mais utilizadores para as bicicletas Lime · A tradição musical de Veracruz.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: não usa, does not use = does not use. Vocabulary: tradição (tradition), praça (square), osso (bone).

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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: 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).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-27

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).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-22

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

In this episode: 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).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-21