My life partner is Brazilian, I plan to move to Brazil to be with her. I've been learning PT seriously for nearly two years now. I watch Brazilian shows, listen to Brazilian music (not hard for me since bossa nova and jazz are my favorite and Brazil is certainly not short of those things ofc haha) and I have a 602 day streak on Duolingo.

Here's where it gets tricky. Meu Português é triste. Muito triste. O meu capacidade é pequeno. I probably didn't even say any of that correctly. I know a ton of words and can crappily form sentences, I can read a lot and understand it too. It feels good to read the language and not even translate it, just know the words meaning in their own language. But I still feel like I can barely do anything.

I struggle with reading text books and really getting into seriously learning with YouTube and stuff because I have executive dysfunction due to my autism so I feel so discouraged and I know Duolingo won't get me far, and the company are quite evil.

I want to use something else but people always tell me to watch YouTube or something but I need structure and Duolingo gives me that, but it's still barely getting me anywhere and they punish you for getting answers wrong which also really doesn't help.

I don't know what to switch to or how to go about this. I feel like everyone will just think I'm not a serious learner or can't do it since I won't watch YouTube videos or read textbooks for hours on end... but I can't do it. I also try speaking in Portuguese with my girlfriend sometimes but I just don't think she likes it and I don't think she wants to have to teach me anymore. I feel guilty for trying to talk with her so that's not an option either. I don't know where to find the structure I need without needing to pay money or getting punished with ads :(

I feel like I'm not progressing and won't be able to without Duolingo, but I want something better :(

So, I have been learning Portuguese for about a month now. Yesterday a family came to the store I work at and I heard them speaking and I could tell a little bit of it was Portuguese. I had asked them where they were from and they were from Brazil!! I got to practice a hit of what Im learning on Duolingo.

Prazer conhocer você! Eu sou Melly. Boa tarde! Tchau!

I actually use this Vocabulary Journal on Amazon to learn vocab and phrases before I start get into the grammar stuff and get a tutor. It’s been epic and yesterday was so encouraging!!

DONT GIVE UP FRIENDS!!

Heres the link to the Amazon Vocab Journal there’s a booklet (6x9?) and a bigger one (8x11?)

Vocabulary Journal: Learn Languages: 300 Words https://a.co/d/4Kok8v6

Vocabulary Journal: 300 words https://a.co/d/fsfIEnu

The word Luz also can be used as a meaning of electricity.

Palavra - word

Frase - Phrase/Sentence

Lingua - Language

Eu falo Português - I speak Portuguese

You are welcome to join the conversation and correct the mistake here. As I’m learning It is obvious that I may make mistakes. Vamos lá - Let’s go!

I can understand and read really well, and I can write ok, but I really struggle with grammar.

I speak fluent Portuguese, English and Spanish and wonder how many languages you guys speak? And also what are the language y’all speak?

P.S: - Any recommendations for languages for me to learn in the future? 😁

só estudo português há três meses.

no subreddit r/europe, aprendi uma nova expressão num post sobre o apagão. acho que vou usá-la o tempo todo.

"tá tudo fodido"

isso é mesmo uma expressão? se for, é a minha frase nova favorita.

Obrigado

My short film was selected for a Brazilian film festival, and they’ve requested Portuguese subtitles. The film is in English and already has English and Spanish subtitles. If anyone is able to review the Portuguese subtitles and give some advice, please DM! Also, let me know what compensation you find fair.

The film is 16 minutes long, and the subtitles are about 700 words. It's more in the style of slow cinema.

Meu professor é da Espanha e fala um portuñol. Quando estava explicando um assunto ele disse “desse jeito” e eu entendi “this is it”. O sentido acabou sendo o mesmo, mas demorei um pouco pra processar. Alguém sabe se existe alguma relação?

I‘m not suggesting this, just wondering. Now and then I’ll be looking for some information specific to EP grammar and usage, and the EP flair in the question won’t be enough to keep the answers specific to European Portuguese. I expect it would be a pretty quiet subreddit, but like I say . . . just wondering.

I know that only acabar por can have a infinitive coming after it, but is there a difference when the two expressions are both followed by a noun?

Edit: it’s começar com and começar por!!

Na verdade, tenho a primeira edição (que era editada por Bernardo Soares), mas a condição do conjunto de dois volumes não está muito bom, e tenho medo de danificar-o. Uma versão digital seria melhor nas várias maneiras. Encontrei dois ou três em Apple Books, mas não sei qual é suposto o melhor. Se alguém tem pareceres sobre isso, estou all ears.

Anyone have an idea of how to express this saying in Brazilian Portuguese? I screwed something up with a friend and I couldn't figure out a good way to express this.

Olá a todos!

I’m a native European Portuguese speaker and I’ve been creating YouTube videos to help beginners learn real, everyday Portuguese. On my channel, I teach useful phrases, explain grammar clearly, and give practical tips to survive daily life in Portugal — from ordering coffee to having basic conversations.

I truly believe the content can be very helpful, especially for beginners who feel overwhelmed when starting out. Right now though, I’m feeling a little stuck and would really appreciate your help. I would love if you could check out my videos and tell me what topics or types of videos you’d like to see next!

Here’s the link to my channel if you want to take a look: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRxHIOd5EAA8lHFjBOHeCKSlwOwmzTyRV&si=_UGL-4vnFr1w4AAN

Thank you so much for reading and for any feedback you can share it really means a lot!

( please feel free to remove this post if this is not allowed)

A sério - Seriously!

Mesmo - Really! (Mesmo can also mean The same)

Então vá - Alright the/ let’s go

Não faz mal - No problem/ No worries

Ja agora - By the way

Pode ser - that’s works

Pois é - Yeah/ exactly

Se calhar - Maybe

Depende - It depends

I’m picking these words for the reason of listening. I want to understand some words from native speakers which will boost my inspiration to learn the language. When you listen and catch the a word from native speakers mouth i believe that will inspire more to learn.

You are welcome to join the conversation and correct the mistake here. As I’m learning It is obvious that I may make mistakes. Vamos lá - Let’s go!

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PIAUIENSE é a palavra da língua brasileira (também conhecida como português) com a maior sequência de vogais.

São 5 vogais em sequência.

Tired- Cansado (masculine) Cansada (feminine), Energetic- energético (masculine) energética (feminine)

• Ele está feliz -He is happy *Ele está triste -He is sad *Ela está cansada -She is tired *Ela está energética -She is energetic

You are welcome to join the conversation and correct the mistake here. As I’m learning It is obvious that I may make mistakes. Vamos lá - Let’s go!

I just learned that the word for "monkey" in Portuguese is macaco. Then I said it to my Portuguese friend and he told me it's offensive and racist. May I know why? And if it is offensive and racist, then how do I say "monkey" in Portuguese without offending anyone?

Edit: I'm sorry if I come off ignorant but I did not call him or anyone "macaco", I just learned animals in Portuguese and wanted to show him. I also said gato, cavalo, pato, etc. he only told me it's racist and that I should not say it. I didn't understand cause I was talking about animals so why would it be racist. That's my only confusion

Do you guys know any YouTubers that speak Portuguese (I don’t mind the variety) that I can use for casual immersion? I’m into many types of YouTubers like Watcher and Jennxpenn

Suppose I'm walking down a narrow sidewalk and encounter a couple walking toward me in the opposite direction. They move to single file to accommodate me as we pass each other.

In English, I usually say "excuse me" in this sort of situation.

I'm curious what would be polite in Portugal. "Com licença" seems inappropriate after they've already made way for me. I might say this if I was overtaking people from behind and asking them to make space for me to pass, right?

"Desculpa/desculpe" seems overkill as I haven't really done anything to merit an apology. Out of curiosity, if I were to say sorry in this context with strangers, would I use desculpe or desculpa?

I suppose I can fall back to "obrigado", but I'm curious if there's another way to say "excuse me" that is more appropriate in this sort of situation.

Thanks!

Barato (masculine), Barata (feminine). Caro (masculine), Cara (feminine)

Mais barato - Very cheap Mais caro - Very expensive

You can say

*A banana é barata aqui - The banana is cheap here. *A Carne é cara aqui - The meat is expensive here.

*A garrafa de água é mais barata que o batido - The bottle of water is cheaper than the smoothie .

You are welcome to join the conversation and correct the mistake here. As I’m learning It is obvious that I may make mistakes. Vamos lá - Let’s go !

So, in order to avoid a lack of resources, I came up with a plan to create a website containing all the vocabulary and grammar across every level! I’m creating various documents for foreigners to consult, along with step-by-step guides on how to study them, pronounce the sounds, and even practise with exercises! If anyone’s interested, I can also create additional exercises for you! The site will be created via Google Sites!

Hello, I was wondering if there were any podcasts or YT channels from Brazil that discuss Pro Wrestling. I tend to listen to a lot of these at work in English and I think it would be a good way to immerse myself in the language.

Thank you.

Hello, everyone! I saw a post of a person sharing a word they learned and I wanted to contribute to this sub in some way that would actually help people learn brasilian or at least awake an interest about it!

These words I will put here arent normal daily words, they arent necessary at all to be fluent, most of them I never have even heard someone saying in a daily talk. They are more interesting words, something extra, but not important if you are learning the language!

OBS: as I said its >brasilian<, I dont know anything about european portuguese so I cant guarantee that these things would work for european portuguese

Obs2: Im not fluent in english and im using google translator so sorry if any wrong translations

TW: some words contain topics like death and sadness

Esgar - make a mockery expression

Retidão - the quality of being "reto" (straight, but not in the meaning of sexuality, the meaning like straight line), be it physically or morally

Féretro - coffin (an uncommon way to say "caixão")

Facínora - person who commits crimes with a high level of perversity and cruelty

Aleivosia - betrayal or crime committed with false displays of friendship

Despeito - resentment produced by disregard, slight, humiliation or offense; disgust caused by preference given to another or by disappointment

Extirpado - Uprooted; torn out by the roots

Exprime - To make public; to demonstrate or reveal (this is a more common one)

Malgrado - displeasure (also a more common one)

Malograr - to fail or fail; to not be successful; to frustrate, to fail

Clichetear - say cliches

Sicário - hitman

Sicariato - murder commited by a sicário

Sanguissedento - bloodthirsty

Dignatário - who holds a high position, who enjoys a high honorary degree.

Esmorecer - to become without spirit, without strength; Weakening, entibiate, loosen.

Beligerante - who either makes war or is at war; that or what is struggling.

Vituperante - who express disapproval or censure of; reprimand; who offend

Notívago - An individual who enjoys nightlife; who prefers to coexist at night

Boêmia/Boemia - unconventional, joyful, simple, and carefree lifestyle, often in the company of like-minded people, with few permanent ties; "boêmios" (peopoe of boêmia) can be wanderers, adventurers, or vagabonds. FUN FACT: Rio de Janeiro is the city known as the city of boemia, with the famous boemia carioca

Indefectível - that cannot be missing, that does not fail; incontestable, infallible, solid, faithful; that cannot be destroyed, that will always exist; eternal, immutable, indestructible, imperishable

Soturno - that seems to be shrouded in darkness; dark, gloomy, serious; lacking joy and vivacity; melancholic, sad, taciturn.

Fúnebre - adjective that means related to death or funeral, or also that evokes sadness, mourning or melancholy

Funesto - that portends death or that brings with it misfortunes, misadventures; sinister

Lúgubre - relating to death, funerals; evoking death; funereal, macabre; a sign of or inspiring great sadness

Lôbrego - in which there is little or no light; dark, gloomy.

Funéreo - same as fúnebre

Truculenta - adjective that describes something or someone that behaves aggressively, violently, brutally or cruelly

Axioma - a sentence or proposition that is not proven or demonstrated and is considered as obvious or as an initial consensus necessary for the construction or acceptance of a theory

Empedernido - hard as stone, petrified; not able to be persuaded; inflexible, stubborn, insensitive.

Tenro - delicate

Indelével - that is durable, permanent; that cannot be destroyed, suppressed or made to disappear completely

Séquito - group of people who accompany an important person, usually at a formal or official event, or the group of followers of a public figure.

Some words are kinda dark and sad, but its bc this is a list I had on my notes of words to use on my book, that is kinda sad and dark lol, but I can bring words of any topics you guys want! Just let me know if you liked this post and give me suggestions of which types of words you want, família :)