Filipa Alves

Could it be that a loved one’s birthday is coming up and you want to learn to say Happy Birthday in Portuguese? Congratulating a person in their native language is a great … Read more

Do you know how to say hi or hello in Portuguese? What about welcome or nice to meet you? And did you know that Portuguese greetings vary according to the gender of the parties involved? Well, whether you’re … Read more

Did you know there are more than a couple of ways to say thank you in Portuguese? And also a couple more ways to say you’re welcome? Or that the … Read more

Unless you’ve been around Portuguese speakers for a while, it’s very unlikely you will interpret sayings well. Things like ‘swallowing frogs’, ‘elbow pains’, and ‘burning eyelashes’ are idioms that really … Read more

When learning any language, one will learn about time indicators pretty early on. If you are on your way to becoming fluent in Portuguese, learning the days of week, months, … Read more

Ever found yourself wondering how to say ‘I apologize’, ‘excuse me’, or ‘I’m sorry’ in Portuguese? There are many ways to express regret, casually apologize, or simply get someone’s attention. … Read more

Have you found yourself a Portuguese or Brazilian lover? There are different ways to say ‘I love you‘ in Portuguese. There are even levels to communicate the intensity of your … Read more