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Do you want your Portuguese to FLY high?
Tune in to the humour of “A Mosca” episodes in RTP Play. Are you a Learner of Portuguese, a Teacher of Portuguese, a Native Speaker, a...

Cristina Loureiro
Sep 22, 20231 min read
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25th April 1974 a date to remember: no dia 25 de abril celebra-se a liberdade em Portugal
Let’s celebrate together with the song “Liberdade” by Sérgio Godinho! Are you a Learner of Portuguese, a Teacher of Portuguese, a Native...

Cristina Loureiro
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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Five idioms with the verb ter
Are you a Learner of Portuguese, a Teacher of Portuguese, a Native Speaker, a Lusophile? Enjoy the reading and add your comments below!...

Cristina Loureiro
Sep 26, 20222 min read
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Andar – a verb with a myriad of meanings!
Are you a Learner of Portuguese, a Teacher of Portuguese, a Native Speaker, a Lusophile? Enjoy the reading and add your comments below!...

Cristina Loureiro
Jun 13, 20222 min read
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Matar saudades
I was in Portugal last week and guess what I ate....comi um pastel de nata para “matar saudades”. The expression “matar saudades” means...

Cristina Loureiro
Mar 10, 20221 min read
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Idioms can be incredibly fun!
In Portuguese you can say “tenho a barriga a dar horas” if your stomach is growling because you are hungry. Here are 5 idiomatic...

Cristina Loureiro
Feb 25, 20222 min read
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What is the preposition you need in Portuguese to say “to be interested in” or “to wait for”?
That’s right. It's the preposition POR. Here is a list of 10 verbs followed by the preposition POR: Are you a Learner of Portuguese, a...

Cristina Loureiro
Feb 1, 20222 min read
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When the IMPERATIVE becomes a must…
Here is the IMPERATIVE made simple, for a smashing kick-off to 2022! Are you a Learner of Portuguese, a Teacher of Portuguese, a Native...

Cristina Loureiro
Jan 5, 20222 min read
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Why is WAS/ WERE in Portuguese always driving me nuts?
Oh no, not the verb TO BE again! First thing to remember: TO BE is either SER or ESTAR, so take your pick.* Then, decide whether it is...

Cristina Loureiro
Nov 1, 20211 min read
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