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Everyday survival in Portugal – HearSay

portoghese A1

Master everyday Portuguese with this practical audio course. Practice listening and speaking on the go as you learn to shop, eat, and travel.

Lezioni

Exploring local shops
Joana needs to run some errands in her neighborhood. Learn the basic words for stores and shopping.
Vocabolario
- a loja (store)
- o supermercado (supermarket)
- aberto (open)
- fechado (closed)
- comprar (to buy)
- vender (to sell)
Obiettivi
- Identify types of stores
- Understand open and closed signs
Asking for prices
Tiago is looking at a window display. Learn how to ask how much things cost.
Vocabolario
- quanto (how much)
- custar (to cost)
- o preço (price)
- o euro (euro)
- o cêntimo (cent)
- caro (expensive)
Obiettivi
- Ask for an item's price
- Understand basic currency terms
Paying for your items
It is time to pay for the groceries. Learn the vocabulary needed at the cash register.
Vocabolario
- pagar (to pay)
- o dinheiro (money)
- o cartão (card)
- o multibanco (ATM / card terminal)
- o recibo (receipt)
Obiettivi
- State your payment method
- Ask for a receipt
A trip to the market
Joana visits a local fresh food market. Discover words for fresh produce and basic groceries.
Vocabolario
- o mercado (market)
- o saco (bag)
- fresco (fresh)
- o pão (bread)
- a fruta (fruit)
Obiettivi
- Buy fresh food at a market
- Ask for items to be put in a bag
Inside the supermarket
Tiago does his weekly grocery shopping. Learn how to navigate a typical Portuguese supermarket.
Vocabolario
- o carrinho (shopping cart)
- o cesto (basket)
- o corredor (aisle)
- a caixa (checkout)
- a fila (line / queue)
Obiettivi
- Find a shopping cart
- Navigate aisles and checkout lines
Shopping for clothes
Joana needs a new outfit for an upcoming event. Learn how to describe sizes and try things on.
Vocabolario
- a roupa (clothes)
- o tamanho (size)
- pequeno (small)
- médio (medium)
- grande (large)
- provar (to try on)
Obiettivi
- Ask for a specific size
- Request to try on clothes
Getting help in stores
Tiago is browsing but cannot find what he needs. Learn polite phrases to interact with shop assistants.
Vocabolario
- ajudar (to help)
- ver (to see / look)
- procurar (to look for)
- obrigado (thank you)
- de nada (you're welcome)
Obiettivi
- Ask an assistant for help
- State that you are just looking
Arriving at the café
Joana meets a friend at a traditional Portuguese café. Learn how to find a seat and ask for a menu.
Vocabolario
- o café (café / coffee)
- a mesa (table)
- a cadeira (chair)
- o menu (menu)
- a ementa (menu - traditional)
Obiettivi
- Ask for a table
- Request the menu
Ordering drinks
It is a warm afternoon in Lisbon. Learn how to order water, juice, and other beverages.
Vocabolario
- queria (I would like)
- a água (water)
- o sumo (juice)
- o copo (glass)
- a chávena (cup)
Obiettivi
- Order a drink politely
- Differentiate between cups and glasses
Ordering a meal
Tiago goes out for lunch during his workday. Learn how to order main courses.
Vocabolario
- gostaria de (I would like to)
- o prato (plate / dish)
- a carne (meat)
- o peixe (fish)
- os legumes (vegetables)
Obiettivi
- Order a main dish
- Choose between meat and fish
Setting the table
Joana realizes her table is missing some cutlery. Learn the words for essential tableware.
Vocabolario
- por favor (please)
- o garfo (fork)
- a faca (knife)
- a colher (spoon)
- o guardanapo (napkin)
Obiettivi
- Ask for missing cutlery
- Request a napkin
Describing food
Tiago discusses his meal with the waiter. Learn how to describe the temperature and taste of your food.
Vocabolario
- quente (hot)
- frio (cold)
- picante (spicy)
- doce (sweet)
- salgado (salty)
Obiettivi
- Describe how food tastes
- State if a dish is too hot or cold
Asking for the bill
The meal is over and it is time to leave. Learn how to ask for the bill and handle tips.
Vocabolario
- a conta (bill)
- a gorjeta (tip)
- junto (together)
- separado (separate)
- trazer (to bring)
Obiettivi
- Ask for the bill
- Explain if paying together or separately
Complimenting the chef
Joana loved her traditional Portuguese dessert. Learn how to express satisfaction with your meal.
Vocabolario
- delicioso (delicious)
- muito bom (very good)
- o sabor (flavor)
- gostar (to like)
- comer (to eat)
- beber (to drink)
Obiettivi
- Compliment the food
- Express what you like to eat
Asking for directions
Tiago is lost trying to find a new restaurant. Learn how to ask where places are located.
Vocabolario
- onde (where)
- ficar (to be located)
- a rua (street)
- a avenida (avenue)
- o mapa (map)
Obiettivi
- Ask where a place is located
- Understand street terms
Following street directions
Joana asks a local for help finding the museum. Learn to understand basic directional commands.
Vocabolario
- como chego a (how do I get to)
- ir (to go)
- virar (to turn)
- a esquerda (left)
- a direita (right)
- em frente (straight ahead)
Obiettivi
- Ask how to get to a location
- Understand left and right turns
Taking the bus
Tiago commutes across the city. Learn the essential vocabulary for riding a bus in Portugal.
Vocabolario
- o autocarro (bus)
- a paragem (stop)
- o motorista (driver)
- o passe (pass)
- entrar (to enter)
Obiettivi
- Find the bus stop
- Board the bus correctly
Riding the subway
Joana takes the metro to the city center. Learn how to navigate underground transit stations.
Vocabolario
- o metro (subway)
- a estação (station)
- a escada (stairs)
- a linha (line)
- sair (to exit)
Obiettivi
- Navigate a subway station
- Find the correct metro line
Buying transit tickets
Tiago needs to top up his transport card. Learn how to purchase and validate tickets.
Vocabolario
- o bilhete (ticket)
- a passagem (fare / ticket)
- a bilheteira (ticket office)
- a máquina (machine)
- validar (to validate)
- o troco (change)
Obiettivi
- Purchase a travel ticket
- Validate a ticket before traveling
Catching a taxi
Joana needs a fast ride to the airport. Learn how to direct a taxi driver to your destination.
Vocabolario
- o táxi (taxi)
- a morada (address)
- o aeroporto (airport)
- a bagagem (luggage)
- rápido (fast)
- devagar (slow)
Obiettivi
- Tell a taxi driver your address
- Ask the driver to go faster or slower
Schedules and transport times
Tiago plans a weekend trip by train. Learn how to ask about departure times and schedules.
Vocabolario
- quando (when)
- a hora (time / hour)
- cedo (early)
- tarde (late)
- o horário (schedule)
- o comboio (train)
Obiettivi
- Ask when transport arrives
- Read a transit schedule

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