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Everyday Portuguese for Lisbon Life – HearSay

portugais A2

Master practical European Portuguese for your daily adventures. Practice listening and speaking effortlessly wherever you go!

Leçons

Welcome to Lisbon
Meet Clara as she welcomes a new neighbor to her building in the heart of Lisbon.
Vocabulaire
- o vizinho (the neighbor)
- a morada (the address)
- conhecer (to meet)
- chamar-se (to be called)
- bem-vindo (welcome)
- o estrangeiro (the foreigner)
Objectifs
- Introduce yourself to new neighbors
- Ask for someone's address
Daily Routines
João explains his daily schedule and morning habits before starting his workday.
Vocabulaire
- acordar (to wake up)
- o pequeno-almoço (the breakfast)
- vestir-se (to get dressed)
- cedo (early)
- tarde (late)
- a rotina (the routine)
Objectifs
- Describe your morning routine
- Use simple time adverbs
At the Local Café
Clara visits her favorite local café to order breakfast and have a quick chat with the waiter.
Vocabulaire
- a bica (the espresso)
- o pastel de nata (the custard tart)
- pedir (to order)
- a conta (the bill)
- o empregado (the waiter)
- gostar (to like)
Objectifs
- Order a traditional coffee and pastry
- Ask for the bill politely
Navigating the City
João helps a tourist find their way to a famous viewpoint in Lisbon.
Vocabulaire
- a rua (the street)
- virar (to turn)
- reto (straight ahead)
- o mapa (the map)
- perto (near)
- longe (far)
Objectifs
- Ask for and give basic directions
- Describe relative locations in town
Shopping for Groceries
Clara goes to the local market and grocery store to pick up ingredients for dinner.
Vocabulaire
- o supermercado (the supermarket)
- a mercearia (the grocery store)
- comprar (to buy)
- o saco (the bag)
- o talho (the butcher shop)
- fresco (fresh)
Objectifs
- Buy fresh food at local shops
- Ask for shopping bags at checkout
Talking about Family
João talks about his family back in Coimbra and their local bakery.
Vocabulaire
- os pais (the parents)
- o irmão (the brother)
- a avó (the grandmother)
- casado (married)
- solteiro (single)
- a família (the family)
Objectifs
- Describe your family members
- Discuss marital status
Describing Houses
Clara helps her friend describe their new flat and discuss renting in the city center.
Vocabulaire
- o apartamento (the apartment)
- o quarto (the bedroom)
- a sala (the living room)
- a cozinha (the kitchen)
- arrendar (to rent)
- o rés-do-chão (the ground floor)
Objectifs
- Describe the rooms in a house
- Talk about basic renting terms
Weekend Plans
João and Clara discuss their upcoming weekend activities and planned trips.
Vocabulaire
- o sábado (Saturday)
- o domingo (Sunday)
- planear (to plan)
- viajar (to travel)
- a praia (the beach)
- o passeio (the trip)
Objectifs
- Discuss plans for the weekend
- Talk about beach trips and tours
Weather and Seasons
Clara checks the daily forecast to decide what to wear for a walk by the river.
Vocabulaire
- o tempo (the weather)
- o sol (the sun)
- a chuva (the rain)
- o vento (the wind)
- o verão (the summer)
- o inverno (the winter)
Objectifs
- Talk about current weather conditions
- Name the different seasons
Talking about the Past
João catches up with a colleague and talks about what they did yesterday.
Vocabulaire
- ontem (yesterday)
- passado (past)
- fazer (to do)
- visitar (to visit)
- o ano (the year)
- estudar (to study)
Objectifs
- Describe activities done yesterday
- Talk about past experiences briefly
Work and Offices
Clara describes her creative work environment and discusses her typical tasks with her colleagues.
Vocabulaire
- o trabalho (the job)
- o escritório (the office)
- a profissão (the profession)
- trabalhar (to work)
- o colega (the colleague)
- o computador (the computer)
Objectifs
- Discuss your job and profession
- Describe your daily work tasks
Leisure and Sports
João shares his active lifestyle preferences, focusing on surfing and jogging.
Vocabulaire
- o desporto (the sport)
- correr (to run)
- o cinema (the cinema)
- o livro (the book)
- ler (to read)
- emocionante (exciting)
Objectifs
- Discuss sports and physical activities
- Talk about favorite books and films
Checking into a Hotel
Clara travels north and checks into her cozy hotel room in Porto.
Vocabulaire
- o hotel (the hotel)
- a reserva (the reservation)
- a chave (the key)
- o quarto individual (the single room)
- hospedar-se (to stay)
- a receção (the reception)
Objectifs
- Confirm a booking at a hotel reception
- Ask for room keys and amenities
Dining at a Restaurant
João meets some friends at a traditional Portuguese restaurant for dinner.
Vocabulaire
- a mesa (the table)
- o menu (the menu)
- a entrada (the starter)
- o prato principal (the main course)
- a sobremesa (the dessert)
- beber (to drink)
Objectifs
- Order a full meal at a restaurant
- Specify food preferences
Health and Wellness
Clara goes to the pharmacy to get some advice and remedy for a mild headache.
Vocabulaire
- o médico (the doctor)
- a dor (the pain)
- a farmácia (the pharmacy)
- o medicamento (the medicine)
- sentir-se (to feel)
- doente (sick)
Objectifs
- Describe basic physical symptoms
- Request remedies at a pharmacy
Public Transport
João navigates the train and bus network to visit a coastal town near Lisbon.
Vocabulaire
- o autocarro (the bus)
- o comboio (the train)
- o bilhete (the ticket)
- a paragem (the bus stop)
- a estação (the station)
- apanhar (to catch)
Objectifs
- Purchase transport tickets
- Identify correct stops and stations
Asking for Help
Clara loses her bag and asks a passerby for assistance to locate the nearest station.
Vocabulaire
- a ajuda (the help)
- chamar (to call)
- perder (to lose)
- a polícia (the police)
- urgente (urgent)
- o hospital (the hospital)
Objectifs
- Ask for help in an emergency
- Report lost personal belongings
Shopping for Clothes
João visits a clothing shop in downtown Lisbon to buy a new shirt.
Vocabulaire
- a roupa (the clothes)
- o tamanho (the size)
- experimentar (to try on)
- as calças (the trousers)
- a camisa (the shirt)
- barato (cheap)
Objectifs
- Request clothes in specific sizes
- Inquire about item prices and fits
Exploring the Neighborhood
Clara takes a walk around her picturesque neighborhood and points out key landmarks.
Vocabulaire
- o bairro (the neighborhood)
- a praça (the square)
- o parque (the park)
- a igreja (the church)
- morar (to live)
- agradável (pleasant)
Objectifs
- Describe your neighborhood's main features
- Identify common community venues
Technology and Media
João helps a colleague set up a mobile application on their new phone.
Vocabulaire
- a internet (the internet)
- o telemóvel (the mobile phone)
- o e-mail (the email)
- enviar (to send)
- descarregar (to download)
- a aplicação (the app)
Objectifs
- Talk about digital habits
- Describe simple technological actions
Daily Chores
Clara and her flatmate divide the weekend household chores.
Vocabulaire
- limpar (to clean)
- cozinhar (to cook)
- lavar (to wash)
- a louça (the dishes)
- a casa (the house)
- arrumar (to tidy up)
Objectifs
- Discuss common household chores
- Assign cleaning tasks to others
Cultural Festivals
João describes the excitement of the Santo António street parties in June.
Vocabulaire
- a festa (the festival)
- a tradição (the tradition)
- celebrar (to celebrate)
- a música (the music)
- dançar (to dance)
- o fado (the fado)
Objectifs
- Describe cultural events and parties
- Talk about traditional Portuguese music
Expressing Preferences
Clara and João debate whether it is better to live in Porto or Lisbon.
Vocabulaire
- preferir (to prefer)
- a escolha (the choice)
- a opinião (the opinion)
- achar (to think)
- melhor (better)
- pior (worse)
- interessante (interesting)
Objectifs
- Express opinions on various topics
- Compare different local choices
Planning a Holiday
João plans his next surfing holiday and looks up flights online.
Vocabulaire
- as férias (the holidays)
- o avião (the airplane)
- o aeroporto (the airport)
- a mala (the suitcase)
- reservar (to book)
- partir (to depart)
Objectifs
- Discuss upcoming vacation arrangements
- Describe luggage and departure plans
Nature and Countryside
Clara talks about her regular hiking trips to the lush hills of Sintra.
Vocabulaire
- a natureza (the nature)
- o rio (the river)
- a montanha (the mountain)
- a árvore (the tree)
- o campo (the countryside)
- respirar (to breathe)
Objectifs
- Describe natural and rural landscapes
- Discuss favorite outdoor experiences
Socializing and Friends
João invites Clara to a small get-together at a local park.
Vocabulaire
- o amigo (the friend)
- conversar (to chat)
- o convite (the invitation)
- convidar (to invite)
- divertir-se (to have fun)
- juntos (together)
Objectifs
- Invite people to social gatherings
- Accept or decline invitations politely
Hopes and Future
Clara reflects on her professional goals and plans to learn a new language.
Vocabulaire
- esperar (to hope)
- o futuro (the future)
- o sonho (the dream)
- aprender (to learn)
- conseguir (to succeed)
- mudar (to change)
Objectifs
- Express future hopes and intentions
- Talk about learning goals
Farewell Gathering
Clara and João host a small party to celebrate their achievements and friendship.
Vocabulaire
- a despedida (the farewell)
- o brinde (the toast)
- festejar (to party)
- o copo (the glass)
- agradecer (to thank)
- a amizade (the friendship)
Objectifs
- Say goodbye at social occasions
- Make a toast and express gratitude

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