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   Number 1: The Verb “Dar” And Its Many Meanings

   Did you know the verb “dar” has at least 60 different meanings in Portuguese? 😱 The simplest translation is “to give”, but it also has many idiomatic meanings, which depend on the context. Today, Joel and Rui take a deep dive into “dar”, with some help from one of our Shorty episodes: Dar Uma Mãozinha. Joel also shows off his own study routine for vocabulary building, using Practice Portuguese’s latest “Smart Review” enhancements.

   March 28, 2022·19min
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   Number 2: Perguntas Pessoais

   We didn’t know what to talk about, so Practice Portuguese team member, Molly, gave us a list of questions to answer! Topics include: pet peeves, where else in the world we’d live, binge-watching habits, favourite cuisine, biggest fears and much more! We also reveal some behind-the-scenes news of what the Practice Portuguese team has been up to these past few months.

   November 21, 2022·24min
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   Number 3: Are You Greeting People Wrong in Portugal?

   In this episode, Joel and Rui talk about how people greet each other in Portugal — cheek kisses, handshakes, that sort of thing — and the tricky business of actually leaving a party without it turning into a whole thing. They cover vocabulary like "está a ficar tarde," "tenho que ir embora," and "até à próxima," plus some expressions you'd use in social situations.

   August 25, 2026·12min
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   Number 4: Talking with Neighbours

   In this episode, Joel and Rui compare how people interact with their neighbors in Portugal and Canada—everything from awkward elevator silence to strangers weighing in on what's in your shopping bag. They go through some common Portuguese greetings and goodbyes like "bom dia," "até logo," "vai-se andando," and "haja saúde," and talk about when you'd actually say "boa tarde" versus "boa noite."

   August 05, 2026·20min
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   Number 5: Cristiano Ronaldo: Assim Nasce Um Campeão!

   "Ronaldo" is one of the first names that pop up when discussing Portugal, wherever you are in the world. Regarded as one of the most important football/soccer players of all time, he's earned his place as not only a top Portuguese celebrity, but also as an important symbol of the country. Neither Rui nor Joel are fans of the ol' sportsball, which made exploring the new vocabulary and expressions even more interesting! (Cue the hate mail, "futebol" purists!).

   April 06, 2018·35min
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