Basic time: Time

💬 Pronounce 'Hoje' as 'o-zhe'. The 'h' is silent.

🇵🇹 In Portugal, people are very time-conscious, and punctuality is appreciated.

💬 The 'nh' is pronounced like 'ny' in canyon.

🇵🇹 The Portuguese often plan for 'amanhã' with a relaxed approach, especially in social contexts.

💬 Practice saying 'day-Poyz je a-man-yã'.

🇵🇹 Planning two days ahead can be a cultural norm for larger events.

💬 The 'o' in 'ontem' sounds like the 'o' in 'orange'.

🇵🇹 Reflecting on 'ontem' is common in Portuguese storytelling.

💬 Remember the 'h' is silent: It's 'o-ra'.

🇵🇹 Portugal uses the 24-hour clock, especially in written times.

💬 Sounds like 'mee-noo-too'.

🇵🇹 In informal conversations, 'um minutinho' (a little minute) is often used to mean 'wait a moment'.

💬 Say 'se-goon-do', with stress on 'goon'.

🇵🇹 Seconds are not frequently talked about in daily casual conversation.

💬 'Noite' is pronounced 'noy-te'.

🇵🇹 The night time ('noite') is often when Portuguese families gather for a long dinner.

💬 The 'ã' in 'manhã' has a nasal sound, similar to 'muh-nyã'.

🇵🇹 Portuguese mornings often start with a 'bica', a strong shot of espresso.