

European Portuguese Shorties (from PracticePortuguese.com)
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European Portuguese dialogues and articles to practice your listening comprehension while you\’re on the run! (From Practice Portuguese)
Episodes
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Jul 16, 2025 • 2min
É Melhor Explorar O Interior De Portugal
José tells us why he enjoyed traveling in the interior of Portugal more than Lisbon. Later, Sara asks him questions about his trip.

Jul 9, 2025 • 2min
Vamos à Pastelaria?
Tiago teaches Oliver about a few common coffee orders in Portugal.

Jul 2, 2025 • 2min
Uma Tarde de Julho
Rodrigo and Manuela enjoy a sunny afternoon together, discussing travel and exploring new places nearby. You may notice a number of false cognates throughout the story.

Jun 18, 2025 • 2min
Onde Está O Meu Livro?
Sofia can't find her book and enlists Lucas to help her with the search. This story uses simple vocabulary and common verbs in the present tense.

Jun 11, 2025 • 2min
Um Padre À Maneira
Guilherme and Teresa watch the drama unfold at a wedding with a very unconventional priest.

Jun 4, 2025 • 2min
Um Prédio Cheio De Problemas
Rui and his neighbour Dona Benilde discuss some frustrating problems in their apartment building.

May 28, 2025 • 2min
Estudo Estatístico
Ester agrees to participate in a statistical study about Mafra families by answering a few questions.

May 21, 2025 • 2min
À Procura do Livro Certo
Learn Portuguese adverbs in context through this conversation at a book store.

May 14, 2025 • 1min
O Artur e o Nuno Vão Almoçar Fora
Artur and Nuno get a table at a restaurant in Portugal.

May 7, 2025 • 2min
Dona Irene, a Porteira
Augusto's forgetfulness leads to an encounter with Dona Irene, the porteira. They go on to discuss some problems in the apartment building.
Note: A porteira is similar to a concierge / janitor / caretaker for an entire building, but nowadays this is a dying profession. The role was often filled by older Portuguese women.


