Learn Portuguese with Rio and Learn

Hello guys! Today in our Podcast, let’s discuss the seasons in Brazil! What is the season in Brazil right now? I’m sure you’ve heard that in Brazil, the seasons are relatively alike since we have a tropical climate. But you’ll be surprised by all the falling leaves in autumn and the not-too-hot, not-too-cold winter season! The flowers appearing and revealing their colors will certainly delight you during the spring. And finally, the summer season in Brazil, well… I think you’ve heard about it, right? We will learn to say spring, autumn, summer and winter in Portuguese.

What’s up, guys? You already learned about the verbs ser and estar in a previous post, but today’s Dica will be full of exercises! That way, we can really nail those verbs! Today, we are going to do some Portuguese Ser and Estar Exercises. Are you ready? Set? Go!

What’s up, friends?! Today we will learn some Brazilian nicknames and of course, some Brazilian football team nicknames too!

Nicknames are short versions of names or words that represent a specific personal characteristic, that we use to call someone, without using their actual names.

Usually, nicknames show a little bit more affection towards the other person, and here in Brazil, they are very common. Almost everyone has a nickname here and it can be related to someone’s appearance, name, or even to their attitude. It’s even more common among famous people (especially football players) and teams. We like to create nicknames, especially for members of Brazilian soccer teams.

Today we have a very romantic Dica for you. Do you know how to say cute in Portuguese slang? We are going to learn the cute Portuguese nicknames. We are going to start with a nice video to introduce you to some of the most usual cute nicknames in Portuguese, later on, we will see a list of neutral nicknames that we can use even for girls or boys and, we will learn which of them are masculine or feminine. 

What do you know about Bahia’s Independence Day? Many people – travelers and even Brazilians – walk through the streets of Bahia, especially through the streets of Salvador, without a clue of what it took to get this beautiful city to where it is today. But the history of the Bahia Independence Day is very important.  

We are all worried about our planet, but how do we talk about it in Portuguese? Have you ever talked about the environment in Portuguese? Let’s dive into environment vocabulary in Portuguese.

Meet Princess Isabel of Brazil, a lesser-known royal who shaped 19th-century history. Learn how this House of Braganza member defied convention and changed her nation with a stroke of the pen.

Did you know Brazilians celebrate St. George with devotion, music, and street festivals? In this episode, discover the cultural and religious importance of São Jorge in Brazil and learn key Portuguese phrases used during the celebration!

Ever wondered how to talk about hospital visits in Portuguese? In this episode, we teach you the most important words and phrases to use at the hospital in Brazil. Learn with real examples and improve your pronunciation with native audio!

Discover how Brazilians celebrate Labor Day with rallies, music, and time with family. Learn about its history, meaning, and how May 1st became a day of rest and unity in Brazil.