Tradutex Portuguese Lessons: Recent Episodes
Helena Rocha
I’m Helena, I’m Portuguese and I’ve been teaching Portuguese for foreigners for over 10 years now and I know It’s not always easy to find good learning material to learn European Portuguese online. So this is exactly what this podcast is for. I’ll help you to speak fluently because our focus will be on listening, pronunciation and speaking. If you want to get an even better learning experience you can become a patron: www.patreon.com/tradutex Leave your comments, questions or suggestions on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Tradutex/
On this episode, we're going to look at some words that beginners often stress wrongly and also at some common mistakes related to numbers and dates in Portuguese.
On this episode, we're going to have a look at some of the most common pronunciation mistakes we make when we're learning Portuguese.
On this episode, we're going to learn the difference between the verbs "calçar" and "descalçar" and their reflexive versions "calçar-se" and "descalçar-se".
On this episode we're going to learn the difference between "vestir" and "despir" and their reflexive versions.
On this episode, we're going to learn the difference between the two past tenses - pretérito perfeito and pretérito imperfeito - when we're telling a story in past.
On this episode, we're going to learn both pretérito perfeito and imperfeito of the verbs "vir" - to come - and "pôr" - to put.
On this episode, we're going to learn the verb "costumar" in both present and past tense - pretérito imperfeito.
On this episode we're going to learn the irregular verbs "ser" and "ter" and how do we use them to talk about age and time in the past.
On this episode, we're going to learn regular ER and IR verbs in the pretérito imperfeito and how this tense can be used instead of the conditional.
On this episode, we're going to learn a new past tense - pretérito imperfeito do indicativo. We're going to focus on "ar" regular verbs and on one of the contexts where we use this tense.
On this episode, we're going to learn the contexts where we use the prepositions "para" and "por". We'll also cover fixed expressions using these two prepositions.
On this episode, we're going to learn 8 different idiomatic expression with the verb "dar" in both present (presente do indicativo) and past (pretérito perfeito simples do indicativo) tenses.
On this episode, we're going to learn the verb "dar" in both present and past tense. We're going to see nine different usages for this verb.
On this episode, we're going to focus on the verb "DIZER" - to say / to tell - in both "presente do indicativo" and "pretérito perfeito do indicativo". We're going to learn some fixed expressions and contexts where this verb is used.
On this episode we're going to talk about the very irregular verb "pôr" in both "presente do indicativo" and "pretérito perfeito do indicativo". We're going to focus on some important contexts where this verb is used.
On this episode, we're going to learn both present and past tense (pretérito perfeito) of the verbs "marcar" and "desmarcar".
On this episode we're going to focus on the verb "sair" in both present - presente do indicativo - and past - pretérito perfeito simples do indicativo.
On this episode, we're going to look at the verb "trazer" (to bring) in both "presente do indicativo" and "pretérito perfeito simples do indicativo.
On this episode, we're going to talk about the verb "vir" in both "presente do indicativo" and "pretérito perfeito simples do indicativo.
On this episode, we're going to learn the verb "ver" in both present and past - presente do indicativo e pretérito perfeito do indicativo.
On this episode, we're going to go through the verb "TER" in both present and past tense (pretérito perfeito) and see how we can make affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences with it. We're also going to learn the difference between the verbs "ter" and "estar" in the pretérito perfeito.
On this episode, we're going to go through the differences between the verb "ser" and the verb "estar in the pretérito perfeito.
On this episode we're going to learn how to conjugate the verbs "ser" and "ir" in the pretérito perfeito simples do indicativo.
On this episode we're going to learn the regular "ir" verbs in the pretérito perfeito simples.
On this episode, we're going to focus on regular "er" verbs on the "pretérito perfeito".
On this episode, we're going to start learning about the past tense in Portuguese. We'll start with the "pretérito perfeito" of the regular "ar" verbs.
On this episode, we're going to learn the different pronunciations of the letters "S" and "Z" and their rules.
On this episode, we're going to learn some contexts where the indirect object pronouns come before the verb.
On this episode, we're going to learn about the indirect object pronouns in Portuguese.
On this episode we're going to learn the imperative mood in Portuguese, focusing on the informal you (tu).
On this episode, we're going to learn about the multiple meanings of the verb "andar" depending on the context.
To celebrate episode 100, we're going to talk about birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations in Portugal.
On this episode we're going to learn what happens to the third person direct object pronouns when the verb form ends with "S", "Z" or "R".
On this episode, we're going to learn what happens to the direct object pronouns when the verb form ends in a nasal syllable.
On this episode, we're going to learn the third person singular direct object pronouns in Portuguese: o/ a /os/as when the verb form ends in a vowel. We'll learn about where to place them, before or after the verb.
On this episode we're going the learn important expressions, such as "to be hungry", "to be thirsty or "to be hot", among others with the verbs "ter" or "estar".
On this episode we're going to learn the verb "doer", "to hurt" in English. It will also be a good revision on body parts vocabulary.
On this episode we're going to learn the verbs and structures we use to express the most common types of pain and the most specific types of pain.
Have you ever wondered about the difference between "bom" and "bem" or "mau" and "mal"?
On this episode we'll talk about bom/boa/bons/boas/bem and mau/má/maus/más/mal.
On this episode we're going to learn how to use the verb "buscar" and the difference between "buscar" and "levar".
On this episode, we're going to learn the difference between the verbs "encontrar" and "encontrar-se" in Portuguese.
On this episode we're going to learn the verbs "subir" and "descer" We're going to focus on pronunciation and on the different contexts where we can use these verbs.
On this episode we're going to focus on the letter "H". Always silent at the beginning of a word, but pronounced differently when comes along with "C", "L" and "N".
On this episode we're going to learn about the pronunciation of the letter "G" in Portuguese. When it's a hard or a soft "G".
On this episode we're going to learn about the pronunciation of the letter "C" in Portuguese. When it's a hard "C", a soft "C" or when we need to use a "Ç".
On this episode we're going to learn the question words "qual" and "quais" and look at the difference between "qual" and "que".
On this episode we're going to learn how do we translate "How much" and "How many" into Portuguese.
On this episode we're going to learn the question word "que" used on its own and along with prepositions.
On this episode we're going to look at the question words "onde" and "quando" - where and when - on their own and along with prepositions.
On this episode we're going to focus on the question words "como", "quem", "com quem", "para quem" and "de quem".
On this episode we're going to learn the reflexive verb "esquecer-se" used in both affirmative and negative sentences.
On this episode we're going to focus on the reflexive verb "lembrar-se" in both affirmative and negative sentences.
On this episode we're going to learn more about the expressions of frequency in Portuguese.
On this episode, we're going to learn some very important expressions of frequency along with daily routine verbs.
On this episode we're going to learn some of the most important adverbs of frequency and we'll see them in context with the reflexive verb "levantar-se".
On this episode, you'll have the opportunity
to practice again numbers up to 1000 and dates. Join me on this revision of the basics.
On this episode, we're going to get back to the basics and go through the first 5 episodes of the podcast, mainly focusing on the pronunciation.
On this episode, we're going to learn two IR reflexive verbs: vestir-se and sentir-se and some other words that change the position of the reflexive pronoun: já, ainda, alguém, ninguém, todo, toda, todos, todas.
On this episode, we're going to learn more about where to place the reflexive pronouns when we use the words "nunca", "só" and "também". We're also going to learn two new reflexive verbs: "levantar-se", to get up and "deitar-se", to lie down.
On this episode we're going to focus on the reflexive verbs, taking the verb "chamar-se" as an example. We're going to learn about where to place the reflexive pronouns, before or after the verbs.
On this episode we're going to learn how to make sentences with the verb "ir". We're going to focus on the prepositions that follow the verb "ir": "a" and "para" .
On this episode we're going to learn different ways to say we miss someone or something in Portuguese.
On this episode we're going to talk about the English verb "to play" and the multiple translations into Portuguese depending on the context.
On this episode we're going to focus on how to make comparisons in Portuguese with irregular adjectives.
On this episode we're going to focus on how to make comparisons in Portuguese with regular adjectives and adverbs.
On this episode we're going to learn the verbs "PÔR" and "TIRAR" when they mean put on and take off
On this episode we're going to talk about the preposition "de" followed by the personal pronouns. We'll have a close look at certain verbs that are always followed by "de".
On this episode we're going to learn the preposition "com" along with the personal pronouns and we're going to look at certain verbs that are always used along with this preposition.
On this episode we're going to focus on the conjugation of the verbs "levar" e "trazer" and the contexts where we use them.
On this episode we're going to learn the verbs "andar" and "ir" along with the means of transport. We're also going to learn the difference between the prepositions "de" and "no/na" when it comes to transport.
On this episode we're going to focus on the most important means of transport and the verb "apanhar" - to catch.
On this episode we're going to focus on the most important ordinal numbers we use in our daily life.
On this episode we're going to learn the verb "Pôr" in the present tense and see it in context.
On this episode we're going to focus on the verb "ler" in the present tense. we're going to see it in context.
On this episode we're going to keep learning about telling the time in Portuguese, this time focusing
on the minutes.
On this episode we're going to learn how to tell the time in Portuguese, the different
parts of the day an the questions we use to ask about the time.
On this episode we're going to focus on the different ways to cook eggs and steak and also on the verb to prefer - "preferir" - in Portuguese.
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On this episode we're going to focus on "wine" and "milk", the different types and how can we order and buy them.
On this episode, we're going to focus on the different types of coffee drinks and juice and how to order them.
On this episode we're going to focus on the verbs "beber" and "tomar", on the most polite way to order a drink and on the different vocabulary related to water and tea in Portuguese.
On this episode we're going to focus on the verbs "to love" and "to hate" in Portuguese.
On this episode we're going to focus again on the verb "gostar". We're going to learn how do we say "I don't like", "I like very much" and "I don't like at all".
On this episode we're going to focus on the verb "gostar", its conjugation and the fact that we need to follow it by the preposition "de".
On this episode we're going to focus on another very important context where we use the verb "Há" in Portuguese.
"Há" is a very important little verb we have in Portuguese. On this episode, we're going to learn one of the main context to use it.
On this episode we're going to learn the different rooms in a house and make sentences with the verbs "ter" and "estar". We're also going to focus on how do we translate "in the" and numbers "one" and "two".
Did you know "fazer"translates both "to do" and "to make". Learn this very important irregular verb in Portuguese.
On this episode we're going to learn how to tell the difference between "bebo café" and "estou a beber café": present simple and present continuous.
On this episode we're going to learn some important vocabulary about the holidays. Feliz Natal!
On this episode we're going to focus on the different ways to translate the possessive "their" in Portuguese.
On this episode we're going to focus on the different ways to translate the possessives "his" and "her".
On this episode we're going to talk abou the difference between "muito", "muita", "muitos" and "muitas".
On this episode, we're going to learn the very irregular verb "VER" that translates the verbs "to see" and "to watch".
On this episode we're going to learn how to translate the English possessive "our" into Portuguese.
The possessive "your" has different translations in Portuguese, twelve, to be more exact. Let's find out about it!
Learn about the expressions "ao lado de", à esquerda de", "à direita de" and the prepositions "no" and "na".
On this episode, we're going to talk about the expressions of place "em frente de", "atrás de", dentro de" and "fora de".
On this episode we're going to focus on the demonstratives that translate the english words "that" and "those" when they refer to something that isn't close to you or the person you're talking to: "aquilo", "aquele", "aquela", "aqueles" and "aquelas".
On this episode we're going to focus on the demonstratives that translate the english words "that" and "those" when they refer to something that is close to the person you're talking to: "isso", "esse", "essa", "esses" and "essas".
On this episode we're going to learn the 5 different translations for the demonstratives "this" and "these" in Portuguese: isto, este, esta, estes, estas.
Learn the verb "to go" in Portuguese in the present and how we can use it to express the future.
On this episode we're going to learn some more important vocabulary related to the family members.
On this episode we're going to learn some vocabulary about our closest family members and also focus on the usage of the possessive "my".
On this episode we're going to learn about the vocabulary related to the body parts from neck down.
On this episode we're going to learn more about the colors and we're going to focus on colors' regular adjectives.
On this episode we're going to learn more about how to describe hair and eyes in Portuguese.
On this episode we're going to learn more about countries' names, nationality adjectives and languages in Portuguese.
Learn how to say your name, age, profession, nationality and marital status in Portuguese.
Learn regular "ar" verbs in Portuguese. If you can do one regular "ar" verb you can do hundreds of them.
The verb "Ter" is a very important irregular verb, but it's not always easy to pronounce it. Listen to this episode to be able to conjugate it and use it in context.
The verb "To be" has two possible translations in Portuguese: "ser" and "estar".
On this episode we're going to learn "estar".
The verb "to be" has two possible translations in Portuguese: "ser" and "estar". On this episode we're going to learn "ser".
On this episode we're going to learn to say the dates in Portuguese and some other useful tips about the way we pronounce the numbers in different contexts.
On this episode we’re going to learn very important expressions in Portuguese used in everyday life.
On this episode we're going to learn the most important words and phrases we use in Portuguese to say goodbye.
On this episode we're going to learn the most important words and phrases we use in Portuguese to greet.