In this episode, I talk about one of the most common mistakes my students make: confusing the verbs "pedir" and "perguntar" in Portuguese.
They look similar, but their meanings are different — and knowing when to use each one will make your Portuguese sound much more natural!

You'll hear lots of clear examples and get a chance to practice at the end of the episode.

New words:

• perguntar – to ask (a question)
• pedir – to ask for (something)
• empregado – waiter
• boleia – ride/lift (in a car)
• imposto – tax

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In this episode, I imagine my dream house — and invite you to imagine yours too.
Where is it? What does it look like? What animals live there?
You'll hear lots of useful vocabulary for describing houses, nature, and your ideal lifestyle in Portuguese.

This episode is great for A2-B1 learners who want to practice listening, pick up new words naturally, and have fun dreaming in Portuguese!

New words:

• despensa – pantry
• horta – vegetable garden
• alpendre – porch
• hall – entrance hall
• galinhas – hens

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In this episode of Slow Portuguese with Maria, we celebrate a very special date: June 10th, the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities. This episode is full of cultural and historical insight.

What you’ll learn about:

• - The meaning and importance of June 10 in Portugal

• - Who Luís de Camões was and why he’s considered the greatest poet in the Portuguese language

• - A brief introduction to his epic poem Os Lusíadas

• - How the Portuguese celebrate this national holiday today

• - Where Camões is buried — and what that means!

New words:

• Feriado – Public holiday
• Epopeia – Epic poem
• Descobrimentos – Discoveries
• Cerimónia – Ceremony
• Sepultado – Buried

This is a great episode for learners who love culture, history, and the Portuguese language. Ideal for level A2–B1.

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In this episode, we explore three key expressions for talking about the time of day in Portuguese: de manhã (in the morning), à tarde (in the afternoon), and à noite (at night).

These expressions are essential when describing your daily routine or telling a story—but many learners use them incorrectly.

So, let’s clarify how they work with clear examples in the present and past (imperfect) tenses.

This episode is perfect for A1–A2 learners!

New words:

• De manhã – In the morning
• À tarde – In the afternoon
• À noite – At night
• Consulta – Appointment
• Digerir – To digest

Practice using these expressions in your own stories and daily routines!

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In this episode, you’ll meet Inês—a fictional character whose life might remind you of your own! This story is perfect for A2 learners who want to practice the present, past (imperfect), and a little future tense in Portuguese. You’ll follow Inês through her current daily routine in Braga, learn about her past life in Lisbon, and hear about her hopes for the future. This episode is full of everyday vocabulary and useful sentence structures to help you improve your listening and speaking skills.

New words:

• Acordar – To wake up
• Duche – Shower
• Autocarro – Bus
• Horário – Schedule
• Rotina – Routine

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In this episode of Slow Portuguese With Maria, I share everything that happened during my one-month trip to Portugal—starting with a surprise birth on the very day I landed! 🍼

I also talk about running my first half-marathon in Aveiro, going to a concert in Lisbon, and spending meaningful time with my family and friends. Now back in Sweden, I reflect on my trip and there is exciting updates for the podcast.

New Words:

• Coincidência – coincidence
• Hospital – hospital
• Trajeto – route / path
• Maratona – marathon
• Beijinho – little kiss (often used as a warm sign-off)

Send all you European Portuguese doubts to [email protected] and if you'd like to practice your Portuguese with conversation classes you can book a trial lesson through my website ➡️ https://portuguesewithmaria.carrd.co

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Perfect for beginners—press play and start learning today! 😊

This episode is based on one of my students, Dave, and it's specially made for A1-level Portuguese learners!

Dave is from the United States and listens to this podcast with his wife in the car. He dreams of living in Portugal with his family, and this episode tells a simplified story inspired by his motivation and routine.

New words:

• Caderno – Notebook
• Vizinho – Neighbor
• Passear – To stroll/walk
• Receita – Recipe
• Motivado – Motivated

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In this 24th episode, I continue sharing the changes in my life since moving from Portugal to Sweden. From punctuality at parties to safety habits like wearing helmets and reflectors, I reflect on the small (but surprising!) ways my lifestyle has adapted.

Have you moved to a new country?

I’d love to hear what changed for you—maybe your story will even be featured in a future episode!

New words:

• Rotina – Routine
• Aniversário – Birthday
• Refletor – Reflector
• Capacete – Helmet
• Convidar – To invite

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In this episode of Slow Portuguese With Maria, I talk about the daily life changes I experienced after moving from Portugal to Sweden. From meal schedules to bedtime routines and even how I greet people, some habits have completely transformed! Listen to hear about my adaptation process and learn five new Portuguese words along the way.

New words:

• Cumprimentar – to greet
• Impressão – (strange) feeling / discomfort
• Passou-bem – handshake
• Lanche – snack
• Adaptação – adaptation

Enjoy the episode and let me know: Have you ever moved to a new country? What changed in your life?

In this episode of Slow Portuguese with Maria, I talk about the seasons (of the year) and how they are different in Sweden and Portugal.

I share what I love about each season and why Spring is my favorite! 🌸

I also tell you about my new group Portuguese classes, happening every Tuesday at 11 AM CET, and I take a moment to thank some special people for their support.

New words:

• Florescer – to bloom
• Pôr-do-sol – sunset
• Caminhada – hike, walk in nature
• Folhas – leaves
• Gelo – ice

👉 You can read the full transcription of this episode on my Buy Me a Coffee page buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria

🎧 Listen now and let me know: What’s your favorite season? 😊