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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: Australia's data centres are growing fast, but locals worry about noise, water, energy, and the environment. Also: The Japanese yen rises sharply as investors expect the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates soon.

Hoje: Centros de dados na Austrália · Iene sobe no Japão.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitive (to be doing) = to be doing. Vocabulary: centro de dados (data centre), zumbido (hum), gás natural (natural gas).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-04

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

In this episode: Zeekr says its cheap electric cars are heading to North America. Also: MapQuest hits the top of the App Store after keeping Lake Ontario's name.

Hoje: Zeekr quer entrar na América do Norte · MapQuest fica no topo da App Store.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai ser vendido, will be sold = will be sold. Vocabulary: mapa (map), lago (lake), ferramenta (tool).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-03

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 FTC and 22 US states say Amazon overcharged advertisers by changing ad auction results and keeping the difference. Also: A farming family in the UK uses milk vending machines to sell fresh food, reach rural villages, and control prices.

Hoje: Amazon acusada sobre anúncios · Máquinas de leite nas aldeias.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a vender, is selling = is selling. Vocabulary: acusar (to accuse), processar (to sue), queixa (complaint).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-02

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

In this episode: Scientists say El Niño is now stronger than it has been in 1,000 years. Also: Doctors test a fast heart-disease tool that reads a routine ECG in seconds.

Hoje: El Niño mais forte · Teste do coração rápido.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo = to be doing. Vocabulary: ferramenta (tool), exame (test), doentes (patients).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-01

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

In this episode: Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan meet in Istanbul to talk about defence, security, and military cooperation. Also: Australia's regulator says insurers often pay cash for home claims, leaving homeowners to handle repairs and extra costs themselves.

Hoje: Países falam de defesa em Istambul · Seguradoras pagam em dinheiro.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a pagar, is paying = is paying. Vocabulary: orçamento (budget), reparação (repair), seguradora (insurance company).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-31

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

In this episode: An Australian woman is found safe after floods in Nepal, while others are still missing. Also: UK telecoms upgrades may not keep pace with AI traffic and faster mobile demand.

Hoje: Mulher australiana encontrada segura no Nepal · Reino Unido pode ficar para trás na IA.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: ficar para trás, to fall behind = to fall behind. Vocabulary: o veículo todo-o-terreno (off-road vehicle), a rota (route), a incerteza (uncertainty).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-30

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

In this episode: Cambodia says it has shut down scam compounds, but rights groups and analysts want proof. Also: Berlin's mayor says the city will not pay hackers who stole data and demanded a ransom.

Hoje: Camboja nega burla online · Berlim não cede aos hackers.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: disse que, said that = said that. Vocabulary: a rusga (raid), suspeito (suspect), o quadro (framework).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-29

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

In this episode: Gilead gets approval for a once-daily HIV pill that may simplify treatment for some adults whose virus is already controlled. Also: American Airlines adds seven new international routes, including a Philadelphia to Porto flight and more long-range plane use.

Hoje: Nova pílula para VIH · Novas rotas da American.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a usar = are using. Vocabulary: remédios (medicines), seguro (health insurance), apoio (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-a1-2026-08-28

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

In this episode: Iceland votes on whether to restart EU talks, with fishing rights and sovereignty at the center. Also: Nvidia reports another huge jump in revenue as AI demand keeps driving growth.

Hoje: Voto na Islândia e o peixe · Bons resultados da Nvidia.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: voltar a falar - to start talking again = to start talking again. Vocabulary: Peixe (fish), Águas (waters), Votar (to vote).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-27

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

In this episode: Iceland votes on whether to reopen EU talks, with fishing and sovereignty at the center. Also: Nvidia reports another huge jump in revenue as AI chip demand keeps rising.

Hoje: Votação na Islândia · Receitas da Nvidia sobem.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai decidir = will decide. Vocabulary: o peixe (fish), a votação (vote), o apoio (support).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-27