🇵🇹 Slow Portuguese With Maria

Subscribe to the Newsletter here 🌸 two new words per week☕ You can support this podcast here 💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my websiteIn this final episode of 2025, I slow down and speak to you in a more personal way. There’s no grammar and no specific vocabulary today — just a moment to pause, reflect on the year, and say thank you. I talk about learning languages, about ups and downs, about growth, and about continuing this journey calmly, without pressure. This episode is an invitation to end the year gently and look ahead to 2026 with curiosity and kindness.New Wordsdesafio = challengeaprendizagem = learningpressa = rush / hurrycaminho = path / journey

‼️Subscribe to my newsletter ⁠here☕ You can support this podcast by buying me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.comMuito obrigada for listening and até à próxima! 💛

‼️Subscribe to my newsletter here☕ You can support this podcast by buying me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.comIn this episode, I tell you a small but very real story that happened to me at the post office — the kind of moment every language learner knows! I talk about selling items on Vinted, meeting an older man who didn’t take a ticket, and how I suddenly couldn’t find the right words in swedish when I wanted to let him go first. New Wordssenha = ticket (service number)correios = post officefita-cola = tapemochila = backpackcandeeiro = lampMuito obrigada for listening and até à próxima! 💛

☕ You can now subscribe to the Newsletter here💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.comIn this episode, I talk about what I’ve been eating for breakfast lately. I explain how my breakfast changes throughout the year, and I describe my current autumn routine: toasted oats with butter and honey, warm fruit from the freezer, chia pudding made the night before, Greek yogurt, rosehip powder, nuts, seeds, coconut flakes and a splash of milk. It’s a nutritious and filling breakfast that keeps me energised for hours — and I love making it!New Words:aveia = oatsfrutos secos = nutsroseira-mosqueta  = rosehippudim de chia = chia puddingfrigideira = frying panMuito obrigada for listening and até à próxima! 💛

In this episode, I talk about my relationship with coffee — how it started in Portugal, how it changed after moving abroad, and how my morning coffee became a daily ritual. From the perfect Portuguese expresso to my current café de cafeteira, I share how my habits (and taste!) evolved over time.New Wordsexpresso = espressocafeteira = coffee maker (filter coffee machine)abatanado = long espressogaroto = small espresso with milkleite vegetal = plant-based milk☕ You can support this podcast by buying me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.comMuito obrigada for listening and até à próxima! 💛

In this episode I talk about three famous Portuguese people and who inspire me: Cristiano Ronaldo, Joana Vasconcelos, and Catarina Furtado. Each of them represents a different area — sport, art, and communication — and all show the best of Portugal in different ways.New Wordsjogador de futebol = football playerartista plástica = visual artistazulejo = traditional Portuguese tileapresentadora de televisão = TV presentersolidariedade = solidarity☕ You can support this podcast by buying me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.comMuito obrigada for listening and até à próxima! 💛

In this episode I talk about some common “false friends” between Portuguese and English — words that look similar but mean something very different. A fun way to avoid mistakes when speaking Portuguese!New Words of the Episode:recordar = to remembergravar = to recordesquisito = strange / weirdescritório = officeconstipado = to have a coldIf you’d like to practice speaking Portuguese with me, you can book conversational classes through my website https://slowportuguesewithmaria.comAnd if you’d like to support this podcast, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria

Olá! In this episode, I share with you one of the most famous and dramatic love stories in Portuguese history: the story of Pedro and Inês de Castro. This is a tale of love, politics, betrayal, and tragedy that happened in the 14th century and that still shapes Portuguese culture and identity today. I take you back to medieval Portugal to discover how a forbidden romance turned into one of the greatest legends of the country.📖 Here's the book I recommend - the historical novel Inês de Castro by Isabel Stilwell. You can find it ⁠here on Amazon⁠.New Words​​século – centur​y​príncipe – princ​e​rainha – queen​túmulo – tom​b​mosteiro – monastery☕ You can support this podcast here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it through my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.comObrigada for listening, and até ao próximo episódio!

Olá! In this episode, I talk about my closest friends. I use fictitious names, but I tell you what they do, where they live, and how their lives are. From a nutritionist in Porto to a graphic designer who surfs every day, from a banker in Singapore to an architect in Rome, and even a psychologist in Lisbon and a programmer by the beach — each friend has her own unique story. I also share how important these friendships are to me, even though we live far apart.New Words:fictício – fictitious, not realnutricionista – nutritionistarquiteta – architect (feminine)psicóloga – psychologist (feminine)programadora – programmer (feminine)☕ You can support this podcast here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it through my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.comMuito obrigada for listening, and até ao próximo episódio!

On this episode of the Slow Portuguese With Maria, I will tell you things that I like and things that I don't like. Hope you like it!☕ You can support this podcast by buying me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.comMuito obrigada for listening and até à próxima! 💛

Olá! In this episode, I tell you all about my amazing weekend in Sweden. From visiting a second-hand market in Stockholm, to swimming in a lake, running a 10 km night race, and then spending Sunday in the countryside at my boyfriend’s uncle’s traditional Swedish wooden house — it was unforgettable! We picked mushrooms, rowed on the river, swam in an abandoned mine, and I even found great second-hand clothes for just seven euros.New Words:feira – fair / marketressaca – hangovermina – mine (place where minerals are extracted)cogumelos – mushroomscamisola de manga comprida – long-sleeved shirt☕ You can support this podcast by buying me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.comMuito obrigada for listening and até à próxima! 💛

Olá! In this episode, I talk about some very interesting Portuguese words that change meaning depending on the context — like banco, vela, or manga. This can be confusing at first, but it’s also one of the most fun parts of learning a language! I share lots of examples so you can recognize these words in real conversations and know which meaning is correct.New Words:banco – bank / benchvela – candle / sailmanga – sleeve / mangomolho – sauce / bunch (of herbs, flowers…)cara – face / expensive (feminine)☕ If you’d like to support my work, you can buy me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria – it truly helps me keep making this free content.You can also book private Portuguese conversation lessons with me on my website: https://portuguesewithmaria.carrd.co.Muito obrigada for listening and for learning with me. Até já! 💛

Olá! In this episode, I teach you a super useful expression in Portuguese: "daqui a" — which we use all the time to talk about things happening in the future, like “daqui a cinco minutos” or “daqui a dois dias”. It’s simple, practical and very common in everyday life. I give lots of examples, tips, and comparisons so you can start using it naturally too!New Words:daqui a – from now / in (time expression)meia hora – half an hourligar – to call (on the phone)uns dias – a few daysférias – holidays / vacationBig news: I just launched my YouTube channel! You can now see me and hear me as I explain Portuguese. I’ll post podcast-style videos, but also new types of content to help you learn. Search for Slow Portuguese with Maria on YouTube, subscribe, like, and leave me a comment!☕ Want to support this podcast? You can buy me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria – it really helps me keep creating this free content.And if you’d like to book private Portuguese conversation lessons with me, go to my website:👉 https://portuguesewithmaria.carrd.coMuito obrigada for being there and for learning Portuguese with me. Até já! 💛

Olá! In this episode, I talk about  the five senses.I’ll take you through how we use vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch in our daily lives — and how important they are for our memories, emotions, and relationships.New words:visão – visionaudição – hearingolfato – smellpaladar – tastetato – touch💛 Muito obrigada to Edward and Paul for becoming monthly supporters, and to Chelsea for the coffees!If you like this podcast and want to support it, you can buy me a coffee. It really means a lot and helps me keep going ☕💛🎓 I also give private online lessons if you want to practice your Portuguese with me. You can book here Obrigada por ouvires, até já! 💛

Hi friends! In this episode, I talk about something I really love: travelling. I’ll tell you about the continents and countries I’ve already visited — and the places I still dream of going. From the history and beaches of Europe to the food and culture of Southeast Asia, and my dream of doing a safari in Africa or dancing in Brazil... I share a bit of everything!New words:continente – continentmota – motorbikepassadeira – pedestrian crossinghipopótamos– hipopeões – pedestrians💛 Muito obrigada to Caroline, Mark, Paul, Ygor — and Douglas, my first monthly supporter!If you like this podcast and want to support it, you can buy me a coffee. Every little bit helps me keep going.And if you'd like to practise speaking with me, I also give private lessons online - portuguesewithmaria.carrd.co

In this episode, I talk about one of the most common mistakes my students make: confusing the verbs "pedir" and "perguntar" in Portuguese.They look similar, but their meanings are different — and knowing when to use each one will make your Portuguese sound much more natural!You'll hear lots of clear examples and get a chance to practice at the end of the episode. New words:perguntar – to ask (a question)pedir – to ask for (something)empregado – waiterboleia – ride/lift (in a car)imposto – taxLike the podcast? You can support my work on Buy Me a Coffee – a big obrigada to everyone who already has!I also offer private online lessons if you want to practice your Portuguese with me. You can book a trial lesson through my website ➡️ https://portuguesewithmaria.carrd.co

In this episode, I imagine my dream house — and invite you to imagine yours too.Where is it? What does it look like? What animals live there?You'll hear lots of useful vocabulary for describing houses, nature, and your ideal lifestyle in Portuguese.This episode is great for A2-B1 learners who want to practice listening, pick up new words naturally, and have fun dreaming in Portuguese!New words:despensa – pantryhorta – vegetable gardenalpendre – porchhall – entrance hallgalinhas – hens☕ If you like the podcast, you can support my work on Buy Me a Coffee – thank you so much to everyone who already has!And if you want to practise your Portuguese with me, I also offer private online lessons. Send me a message to know more!

In this episode of Slow Portuguese with Maria, we celebrate a very special date: June 10th, the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities. This episode is full of cultural and historical insight.What you’ll learn about:- The meaning and importance of June 10 in Portugal- Who Luís de Camões was and why he’s considered the greatest poet in the Portuguese language- A brief introduction to his epic poem Os Lusíadas- How the Portuguese celebrate this national holiday today- Where Camões is buried — and what that means!New words:Feriado – Public holidayEpopeia – Epic poemDescobrimentos – DiscoveriesCerimónia – CeremonySepultado – BuriedThis is a great episode for learners who love culture, history, and the Portuguese language. Ideal for level A2–B1.Want to learn Portuguese with me? Book private or group classes at portuguesewithmaria.carrd.co

In this episode, we explore three key expressions for talking about the time of day in Portuguese: de manhã (in the morning), à tarde (in the afternoon), and à noite (at night). These expressions are essential when describing your daily routine or telling a story—but many learners use them incorrectly. So, let’s clarify how they work with clear examples in the present and past (imperfect) tenses. This episode is perfect for A1–A2 learners!New words:De manhã – In the morningÀ tarde – In the afternoonÀ noite – At nightConsulta – AppointmentDigerir – To digestPractice using these expressions in your own stories and daily routines! Ready to take your Portuguese to the next level? Book a private or group class with me: portuguesewithmaria.carrd.co☕ Love the podcast? Support it on Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria

In this episode, you’ll meet Inês—a fictional character whose life might remind you of your own! This story is perfect for A2 learners who want to practice the present, past (imperfect), and a little future tense in Portuguese. You’ll follow Inês through her current daily routine in Braga, learn about her past life in Lisbon, and hear about her hopes for the future. This episode is full of everyday vocabulary and useful sentence structures to help you improve your listening and speaking skills.New words:Acordar – To wake upDuche – ShowerAutocarro – BusHorário – ScheduleRotina – RoutineWant to practice your Portuguese in real conversations? Book a private or group lesson with me: portuguesewithmaria.carrd.co☕ Love the podcast? You can support it on Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria