In this episode, I talk about my relationship with coffee — how it started in Portugal, how it changed after moving abroad, and how my morning coffee became a daily ritual. From the perfect Portuguese expresso to my current café de cafeteira, I share how my habits (and taste!) evolved over time.

New Words

• expresso = espresso
• cafeteira = coffee maker (filter coffee machine)
• abatanado = long espresso
• garoto = small espresso with milk
• leite vegetal = plant-based milk

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💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com

Muito obrigada for listening and até à próxima! 💛

In this episode I talk about three famous Portuguese people and who inspire me: Cristiano Ronaldo, Joana Vasconcelos, and Catarina Furtado. Each of them represents a different area — sport, art, and communication — and all show the best of Portugal in different ways.

New Words

• jogador de futebol = football player

In this episode I talk about some common “false friends” between Portuguese and English — words that look similar but mean something very different.

A fun way to avoid mistakes when speaking Portuguese!

New Words of the Episode:

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Olá! In this episode, I share with you one of the most famous and dramatic love stories in Portuguese history: the story of Pedro and Inês de Castro.

This is a tale of love, politics, betrayal, and tragedy that happened in the 14th century and that still shapes Portuguese culture and identity today. I take you back to medieval Portugal to discover how a forbidden romance turned into one of the greatest legends of the country.

📖 Here's the book I recommend - the historical novel Inês de Castro by Isabel Stilwell. You can find it ⁠here on Amazon⁠.

New Words​

• ​século – centur​y
• ​príncipe – princ​e
• ​rainha – queen
• ​túmulo – tom​b
• ​mosteiro – monastery

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💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it through my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com

Obrigada for listening, and até ao próximo episódio!

Olá! In this episode, I talk about my closest friends. I use fictitious names, but I tell you what they do, where they live, and how their lives are. From a nutritionist in Porto to a graphic designer who surfs every day, from a banker in Singapore to an architect in Rome, and even a psychologist in Lisbon and a programmer by the beach — each friend has her own unique story. I also share how important these friendships are to me, even though we live far apart.

New Words:

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On this episode of the Slow Portuguese With Maria, I will tell you things that I like and things that I don't like.

Hope you like it!

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Olá! In this episode, I tell you all about my amazing weekend in Sweden. From visiting a second-hand market in Stockholm, to swimming in a lake, running a 10 km night race, and then spending Sunday in the countryside at my boyfriend’s uncle’s traditional Swedish wooden house — it was unforgettable! We picked mushrooms, rowed on the river, swam in an abandoned mine, and I even found great second-hand clothes for just seven euros.

New Words:

• feira – fair / market
• ressaca – hangover
• mina – mine (place where minerals are extracted)
• cogumelos – mushrooms
• camisola de manga comprida – long-sleeved shirt

☕ You can support this podcast by buying me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.

💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com

Muito obrigada for listening and até à próxima! 💛

Olá! In this episode, I talk about some very interesting Portuguese words that change meaning depending on the context — like banco, vela, or manga. This can be confusing at first, but it’s also one of the most fun parts of learning a language! I share lots of examples so you can recognize these words in real conversations and know which meaning is correct.

New Words:

• banco – bank / bench

• vela – candle / sail

• manga – sleeve / mango

• molho – sauce / bunch (of herbs, flowers…)

• cara – face / expensive (feminine)

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You can also book private Portuguese conversation lessons with me on my website: https://portuguesewithmaria.carrd.co.

Muito obrigada for listening and for learning with me. Até já! 💛

Olá! In this episode, I teach you a super useful expression in Portuguese: "daqui a" — which we use all the time to talk about things happening in the future, like “daqui a cinco minutos” or “daqui a dois dias”. It’s simple, practical and very common in everyday life. I give lots of examples, tips, and comparisons so you can start using it naturally too!

New Words:

• daqui a – from now / in (time expression)

• meia hora – half an hour

• ligar – to call (on the phone)

• uns dias – a few days

• férias – holidays / vacation

Big news: I just launched my YouTube channel! You can now see me and hear me as I explain Portuguese. I’ll post podcast-style videos, but also new types of content to help you learn. Search for Slow Portuguese with Maria on YouTube, subscribe, like, and leave me a comment!

☕ Want to support this podcast? You can buy me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria – it really helps me keep creating this free content.

And if you’d like to book private Portuguese conversation lessons with me, go to my website:
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Muito obrigada for being there and for learning Portuguese with me. Até já! 💛

Olá! In this episode, I talk about  the five senses.
I’ll take you through how we use vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch in our daily lives — and how important they are for our memories, emotions, and relationships.

New words:

• visão – vision
• audição – hearing
• olfato – smell
• paladar – taste
• tato – touch

💛 Muito obrigada to Edward and Paul for becoming monthly supporters, and to Chelsea for the coffees!
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