Portuguese Culture — Customs, History & Traditions
Language and culture are inseparable. These lessons help you discuss traditions, understand customs, and engage with the rich cultural heritage of Portuguese-speaking countries.
40 lessons · 1762 flashcards

Common greetings
Basic greetings

Greeting your neighbor
Basic greetings

Taking the train
Traveling between Porto and Lisbon

Taking the bus
Traveling between Porto and Lisbon

Taking the subway
Traveling between Porto and Lisbon

Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by Portugal

Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by Portugal

Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by Portugal

Popular Portuguese food
Popular foods

Portugal destinations
Popular Destination Names

Fare disputes
Dispute with taxi driver

Route choice
Dispute with taxi driver

Payment methods
Dispute with taxi driver

Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by Portugal

Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by Portugal

Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by Portugal

Presenting simple gifts
Meeting the in laws again

Health and well-being
Meeting the in laws again

Family updates and events
Meeting the in laws again

Learning About Company Culture
Career event networking

Exploring Career Opportunities
Career event networking

Following Up After the Event
Career event networking

Common Phrases
Moving to Portugal

Taking the tram
Traveling between Porto and Lisbon Part 2

Presenting simple gifts
Meeting the in laws again

Health and well-being
Meeting the in laws again

Family updates and events
Meeting the in laws again

Common slang
Casual street slang
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Trial scene
O Auto da Compadecida (movie)
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Jesus scene
O Auto da Compadecida (movie)

Suggest moving to a quieter spot in the bar to continue talking.
Flirting at the bar Part 2

Offer a genuine compliments about their style.
Flirting at the bar

Buy them a drink after asking for their permission.
Flirting at the bar

Use light teasing or playful jokes to build chemistry.
Flirting at the bar

Pick-up or drop-off locations
Dispute with taxi driver Part 2

Short funny lines
Cheesy pick up lines

Outro
O Sol by Vitor Kley Part 2

Verse
O Sol by Vitor Kley

Bridge
O Sol by Vitor Kley

Chorus
O Sol by Vitor Kley
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