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In Portugal, as the clock strikes midnight, you eat raisins! It’s not a joke—it’s part of the New Year’s celebrations. These and other traditions are believed to bring luck, love, and prosperity for the year ahead. Listen to this episode to discover these customs—who knows, one of them might bring you good fortune next year or, at the very least, a deeper understanding of Portugal!

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Here we go! Christmas is just a few days away, and it’s the perfect time to explore how this magical season is celebrated.

In this episode, we talk about the Consoada dinner on Christmas Eve, followed by delicious desserts, family time, gift-giving, and all the Christmas hustle and bustle. We also don’t forget the traditions of the Missa do Galo (Midnight Mass), the Presépio (Nativity scene), and how the Portuguese keep the holiday spirit alive from Véspera de Natal (Christmas Eve) to Dia de Reis (Three Kings’ Day)—when the last piece of Bolo Rei is finally eaten.

Feliz Natal! 🎄

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What does Christmas taste like in Portugal?

In this episode, we talk about the festive dishes that are at the heart of Portuguese traditions. While the Christmas Eve table features only one main dish, Portugal definitely makes up for it with a variety of Christmas desserts. From the famous cod fish to rabanadas – listen to this episode and feel the scent of Portuguese Christmas, the one with a touch of cinnamon, not bacalhau 🐟.

Christmas is coming, and with it, the ever-present "Feliz Natal"! 🎄
In this episode, we’ll show you what else you can say to bring some Christmas spirit to your conversations. You’ll learn how to express warm and heartfelt wishes beyond just "Bom Natal" and "Feliz Ano Novo." Portuguese Christmas greetings are simple and universal, so whether you’re talking to family, friends, or colleagues, you’ll quickly pick up everything you need to know to spread the magic of this special time. ✨

This episode is all about saber and conhecer. We know, we know.

But how do you know which "know" to use? By the end of this episode, you'll know! It's actually easy once you know the difference.

We weren't trying to set a record for the most "knows" in a podcast description, but hey, it looks like we might have won that contest. Hopefully, now you'll know which "know" to use whenever you need to know!

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Unbelievable. A whole episode about just two simple words. Don’t worry - we’ve tried to keep it short.

Tão and tanto may seem simple, but they sometimes cause a lot of trouble for Portuguese learners. In this episode, we’ll break it all down with clear explanations, real-life examples, and helpful tips to make these essential expressions easy to use. By the end, you’ll find learning Portuguese tão easy and tanto fun!

This should probably be our first episode ever.

We answer the most crucial questions you might have while visiting Portugal:

• How do you order breakfast in Portugal?

• Which type of bread should you choose?
• What coffee do the Portuguese drink in the morning?
• And how should you respond when asked, "Escuro ou claro?"

In this episode, we cover all these questions and more. You'll learn about the essentials of a Portuguese breakfast, the must-know breakfast coffee culture and even pick up a bit of grammar along the way. Just a bit, no worries.

So listen to the episode and get ready to head to your favourite padaria or pastelaria.

And don’t forget to order a Pão de Deus!

Até logo!

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