Meeting the in laws again: Family updates and events
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Key Phrases
Como têm estado?
How have you been?
A Maria acabou de ser promovida no trabalho.
Maria just got promoted at work.
O Pedro agora está no futebol.
Pedro is now in football.
Skills You'll Learn
Expressing pride and congratulations
Expressar orgulho e felicitações
Discussing family activities and hobbies
Discutir atividades e passatempos em família
Talking about future events and plans
Falar sobre eventos e planos futuros
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you're catching up with friends or acquaintances in a Portuguese-speaking setting. The conversation revolves around updates on personal and family life, sharing news about promotions, children's activities, and hobbies. There's a warm and friendly atmosphere as you discuss attending an upcoming birthday party, emphasizing the joy of reconnecting with each other.
Olá! Como têm estado? É sempre bom ver-vos novamente.
Hello! How have you been? It's always good to see you again.
Olá Emily , estamos bem, obrigado! E vocês, como estão?
Hello Emily, we are well, thank you! And you, how are you?
Estamos ótimos, obrigado. A Maria acabou de ser promovida no trabalho, estamos muito orgulhosos.
We are great, thank you. Maria just got promoted at work, we are very proud.
Que maravilha! Parabéns à Maria. E como vão as crianças?
That's wonderful! Congratulations to Maria. And how are the kids?
Estão a crescer tão rápido! O Pedro agora está no futebol e a Ana está a aprender piano.
They are growing up so fast! Pedro is now in football and Ana is learning piano.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Olá
oh-LAH
Hello
💬 A universal greeting in Portuguese, suitable for any time of day.
🇵🇹 A warm 'Olá' is often accompanied by a friendly smile, setting a welcoming tone.
See breakdown →Como
KOH-moo
How
Têm estado?
TEH-ehm EHS-tah-doo
Have you been?
💬 Use 'têm estado?' for plural or formal situations.
🇵🇹 Inquiring about well-being shows care and is common in family interactions.
See breakdown →Como têm estado?
KOH-moo TEH-ehm EHS-tah-doo
How have you been?
É sempre bom
EH SEHM-pre bohm
It's always good
Ver-vos novamente.
VEHR vus noh-vah-MEN-teh
To see you again.
💬 'Ver-vos' is used to address multiple people informally.
🇵🇹 Reconnecting with family is often a cherished event, highlighted by expressions like this.
See breakdown →É sempre bom ver-vos novamente.
EH SEHM-pre bohm VEHR vus noh-vah-MEN-teh
It's always good to see you again.
Estamos bem,
eh-STAH-moosh behm
We are well,
💬 Use 'bem' for general well-being; it's a neutral response.
See breakdown →Obrigado!
oh-bree-GAH-doo
Thank you!
💬 Women should say 'Obrigada!' instead.
🇵🇹 Expressing gratitude is a staple in Portuguese interactions.
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