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New63. Casamento 💍November 13, 2026 · 12 min
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Welcome to a slow-talked podcast to help you learn European Portuguese in a easy-to-follow way. I'll explore essential vocabulary, grammar tips, pronunciation, and everyday phrases to help you with life in Portugal or simply connect with the language and culture. I speak slowly and clearly, making it easier for you to understand and practice. Check the transcriptions with the english translation and subscribe to my newsletter https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership Perfect for A1 / A2 learners!

Episodes 64

  1. 63. Casamento 💍

    12 minSeason 2

    Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership💬 And if you’d 


    Show notes

    Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership


    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠


    Practice vocabulary using the app ⁠MiVoca⁠. Use the link or the code MARIA for $5 off when you sign up for the annual Plus Plan.

  2. 62. Primeiro episĂłdio da nova temporada

    13 minSeason 2

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  3. 61. Conversa com Convidado Especial 👏

    23 minSeason 1 · Episode 61

    In this episode, I talk with my student Rory about his Portuguese learning journey. We speak about why he decided to learn Portuguese, his goals with the language, his favorite Portuguese food, and much 


  4. 60. O Titanic

    8 minSeason 1 · Episode 60

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership💬 And if you’d 


  5. 59. Receita de Bacalhau com Natas

    14 minSeason 1 · Episode 56

    In this episode, you’ll learn how to make one of the most famous Portuguese dishes: bacalhau com natas (codfish with cream).I explain the ingredients and the step-by-step process in slow and simple European 


  6. 58. Diferentes Tipos de ExercĂ­cio

    9 minSeason 1 · Episode 58

    Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membershipPractice 


    Show notes

    Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership


    Practice vocabulary using the app MiVoca. Use the link or the code MARIA for $5 off when you sign up for the annual Plus Plan.


    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠


    In this episode, I explore different types of exercise. You’ll learn how to talk about cardio, strength training, stretching, balance, and endurance.


    New Words:

    • força - strength
    • alongamentos - stretching
    • equilĂ­brio - balance
    • resistĂȘncia - resistance / endurance


  7. 57. Desportos e Atividades Que JĂĄ Fiz

    15 minSeason 1 · Episode 55

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership💬 And if you’d 


    Show notes

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership

    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠


    In this episode, I talk about sports and activities I’ve done throughout my life — from rhythmic gymnastics and tennis to painting and piano — and also the new things I still want to try.

    You’ll hear useful vocabulary related to hobbies, sports, and free time, while practicing listening to natural European Portuguese.

    This is a great episode if you want to talk about your own experiences, interests, and future goals in Portuguese.


    New Words:

    • ao longo da minha vida - throughout my life
    • exigente - demanding
    • pela primeira vez - for the first time
    • ter jeito - to be good at something
    • paciĂȘncia - patience
  8. 56. A Tool I’ve Been Using to Learn Vocabulary

    13 min

    In today’s episode, I’m doing something a little different.This is my first partnership, and I’m really excited to share it with you 😊 I’ll introduce a vocabulary learning app I’ve recently started using, and 


  9. 55. O Café em Portugal

    12 min

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership💬 And if you’d 


    Show notes

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership


    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠


    In this episode of Slow Portuguese With Maria, I talk about one of the most important parts of Portuguese daily life: coffee!

    Portugal is famous for its coffee culture. From the small, strong espresso to the abatanado, galĂŁo, and meia de leite, coffee is not just a drink — it’s a ritual. I explain how and when Portuguese people usually drink coffee, from the first cup in the morning to a quick espresso at the cafĂ© counter, or after lunch or dinner.


    New Words:

    • ChĂĄvena – cup
    • Abatanado – a long espresso (less strong than an espresso)
    • GalĂŁo – coffee with a lot of milk, served in a tall glass
    • Meia de leite – half coffee, half milk
    • Esplanada – outdoor cafĂ© terrace
  10. 54. O que Ă© que fiz em Portugal?

    13 min

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership💬 And if you’d 


    Show notes

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership


    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠


    In this episode, I talk about my recent trip to Portugal. It was a short visit, but full of special moments with family and friends.

    I tell you about almost missing my flight, eating IKEA hot dogs with my parents (a family tradition!), going to the beach, spending time with my niece, visiting Lisbon, listening to fado, and even doing a color analysis session.

    Of course, not everything went perfectly — I also share the story of losing (and hopefully recovering!) a belt at the airport.


    New Words:

    • Cachorro – hotdog
    • Cinto - Belt
    • Despedi-me – I said goodbye
    • Inesperado – unexpected
    • PĂŽr a conversa em dia – to catch up (with someone)
  11. 53. Level A1: Vou para Portugal ✈

    7 min

    Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership💬 And if you’d 


    Show notes

    Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership


    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠

    In this episode of Slow Portuguese With Maria, I talk about the airport and the process of taking a flight.


    I describe, step by step, what I do at the airport: taking the bus, going through security, waiting at the gate, and getting on the plane.


    New Words:

    • Aeroporto – Airport
    • Autocarro – Bus
    • Segurança – Security
    • Bilhete – Ticket
    • AviĂŁo – Plane
  12. 52. O Presidente da RepĂșblica

    13 minSeason 1 · Episode 52

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership💬 And if you’d 


    Show notes

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership


    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠


    In this episode I talk about the President of the Republic in Portugal.
    I explain who Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is, why he is so well known and loved in Portugal, and I also talk about the newly elected president, António José Seguro.


    New Words:

    • Presidente da RepĂșblica - President of the Republic
    • PrĂłximo - Next/close
    • Mudança - Change
    • Acalmar - To calm down
    • Papel - Role/paper
  13. 51. Level A1 - O Inverno Na Suécia

    8 min

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    Show notes

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/membership


    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠


    In this A1 episode, I speak slowly and use very simple Portuguese to talk about winter in Sweden. You will hear easy sentences about cold weather, snow, short days, warm clothes, and what people do at home in winter. This is a calm episode to help you practice listening and understand Portuguese step by step.


    5 New Words (A1):

    • inverno = winter
    • frio = cold
    • neve = snow
    • escuro = dark
    • roupa quente = warm clothes
  14. 50. Maria in Paris! đŸ‡«đŸ‡·đŸ„–

    15 min

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time here💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me 


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    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time here


    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠


    In this episode, I tell you about a very special trip to Paris that my boyfriend gave me for my 30th birthday. It was my first time in the city, and one of my dream trips. I talk about our flight, the hotel, the food, museums, walking through different neighbourhoods, and the beautiful moments we shared.


    I apologize to my dear french listeners for my french! 😣


    New Words

    • viagem = trip / journey
    • entusiasmado / entusiasmada = excited
    • passear = to walk around / stroll
    • subir = to go up / climb
    • vale a pena = it’s worth it
  15. 49. O meu aniversĂĄrio!

    10 minSeason 1 · Episode 49

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠here💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me 


    Show notes

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time ⁠here


    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠


    In this episode, I talk about my birthday and how it feels to turn 30. I share a bit about my childhood, growing up between generations, life before smartphones, and why I actually enjoy getting older.

    I also tell you how I celebrated my birthday in Stockholm and explain a very common Portuguese expression related to food.

    New Words:

    • aniversĂĄrio = birthday
    • InfĂąncia = childhood
    • telemĂłveis = cellphones
    • rugas = wrinkles
    • comer e chorar por mais = so good you want more
  16. 48. Repete comigo!

    13 minSeason 1 · Episode 48

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  17. 47. Primeiro episĂłdio de 2026 đŸ„‚

    9 min

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time here💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me 


    Show notes

    🌾 Check the transcriptions with the english translation, subscribe to my newsletter and become a monthly supporter all at the same time here


    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com


    In this first episode of 2026, I share a few of my personal resolutions for the new year. Nothing big or perfect — just simple things I’d like to have more space for in my life, like baking sourdough bread, reading more books, and sewing more.

    I also talk about how I see resolutions not as obligations, but as gentle directions. This is a calm and reflective episode to start the year slowly and intentionally.


    New Words:

    • ​resoluçÔes = resolutions
    • ​massa-mĂŁe = sourdough
    • ​costurar = to sew
    • ​mĂĄquina de costura = sewing machine
    • ​passo = step
  18. 46. O Ășltimo episĂłdio de 2025 đŸ„‚

    11 minSeason 1 · Episode 46

    Subscribe to the Newsletter here 🌾 two new words per week☕ You can support this podcast here 💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my websiteIn this final episode 


    Show notes

    Subscribe to the Newsletter here 🌾 two new words per week

    ☕ You can support this podcast here

    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website


    In this final episode of 2025, I slow down and speak to you in a more personal way. There’s no grammar and no specific vocabulary today — just a moment to pause, reflect on the year, and say thank you. I talk about learning languages, about ups and downs, about growth, and about continuing this journey calmly, without pressure. This episode is an invitation to end the year gently and look ahead to 2026 with curiosity and kindness.


    New Words

    • desafio = challenge
    • aprendizagem = learning
    • pressa = rush / hurry
    • caminho = path / journey
  19. 45. EpisĂłdio Especial com Convidado

    19 minSeason 1 · Episode 45

    ‌Subscribe to my newsletter ⁠here☕ You can support this podcast by buying me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with 


    Show notes

    ‌Subscribe to my newsletter ⁠here


    ☕ You can support this podcast by buying me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.


    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com


    Muito obrigada for listening and atĂ© Ă  prĂłxima! 💛

  20. 44. Uma Situação nos Correios

    11 minSeason 1 · Episode 41

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    Show notes

    ‌Subscribe to my newsletter here


    ☕ You can support this podcast by buying me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.

    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com


    In this episode, I tell you a small but very real story that happened to me at the post office — the kind of moment every language learner knows! I talk about selling items on Vinted, meeting an older man who didn’t take a ticket, and how I suddenly couldn’t find the right words in swedish when I wanted to let him go first.

    New Words

    • senha = ticket (service number)
    • correios = post office
    • fita-cola = tape
    • mochila = backpack
    • candeeiro = lamp


    Muito obrigada for listening and atĂ© Ă  prĂłxima! 💛

  21. 43. O Meu Pequeno-Almoço de Outono

    12 minSeason 1 · Episode 43

    ☕ You can now subscribe to the Newsletter here💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.comIn this episode, I talk about 


    Show notes

    ☕ You can now subscribe to the Newsletter here

    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com


    In this episode, I talk about what I’ve been eating for breakfast lately. I explain how my breakfast changes throughout the year, and I describe my current autumn routine: toasted oats with butter and honey, warm fruit from the freezer, chia pudding made the night before, Greek yogurt, rosehip powder, nuts, seeds, coconut flakes and a splash of milk. It’s a nutritious and filling breakfast that keeps me energised for hours — and I love making it!


    New Words:

    • aveia = oats
    • frutos secos = nuts
    • roseira-mosqueta = rosehip
    • pudim de chia = chia pudding
    • frigideira = frying pan


    Muito obrigada for listening and atĂ© Ă  prĂłxima! 💛

  22. 42. A Minha Relação Com Café

    14 minSeason 1 · Episode 42

    In this episode, I talk about my relationship with coffee — how it started in Portugal, how it changed after moving abroad, and how my morning coffee became a daily ritual. From the perfect Portuguese expresso 


    Show notes

    In this episode, I talk about my relationship with coffee — how it started in Portugal, how it changed after moving abroad, and how my morning coffee became a daily ritual. From the perfect Portuguese expresso to my current cafĂ© de cafeteira, I share how my habits (and taste!) evolved over time.

    New Words

    • expresso = espresso
    • cafeteira = coffee maker (filter coffee machine)
    • abatanado = long espresso
    • garoto = small espresso with milk
    • leite vegetal = plant-based milk

  23. ☕ You can support this podcast by buying me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.

    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com

    Muito obrigada for listening and atĂ© Ă  prĂłxima! 💛

  24. 41. TrĂȘs Portugueses Que Eu Admiro

    13 minSeason 1 · Episode 41

    In this episode I talk about three famous Portuguese people and who inspire me: Cristiano Ronaldo, Joana Vasconcelos, and Catarina Furtado. Each of them represents a different area — sport, art, and 


    Show notes

    In this episode I talk about three famous Portuguese people and who inspire me: Cristiano Ronaldo, Joana Vasconcelos, and Catarina Furtado. Each of them represents a different area — sport, art, and communication — and all show the best of Portugal in different ways.

    New Words

    • jogador de futebol = football player
    • artista plĂĄstica = visual artist
    • azulejo = traditional Portuguese tile
    • apresentadora de televisĂŁo = TV presenter
    • solidariedade = solidarity


    ☕ You can support this podcast by buying me a symbolic coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria.

    💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com

    Muito obrigada for listening and atĂ© Ă  prĂłxima! 💛

  25. 40. Falsos Amigos Entre PortuguĂȘs e InglĂȘs

    13 minSeason 1 · Episode 40

    In this episode I talk about some common “false friends” between Portuguese and English — words that look similar but mean something very different. A fun way to avoid mistakes when speaking Portuguese!New 


    Show notes

    In this episode I talk about some common “false friends” between Portuguese and English — words that look similar but mean something very different.

    A fun way to avoid mistakes when speaking Portuguese!


    New Words of the Episode:

    • recordar = to remember
    • gravar = to record
    • esquisito = strange / weird
    • escritĂłrio = office
    • constipado = to have a cold

  26. If you’d like to practice speaking Portuguese with me, you can book conversational classes through my website https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com

    And if you’d like to support this podcast, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria

  27. 39. A histĂłria de amor de Pedro e InĂȘs

    14 minSeason 1 · Episode 39

    OlĂĄ! In this episode, I share with you one of the most famous and dramatic love stories in Portuguese history: the story of Pedro and InĂȘs de Castro. This is a tale of love, politics, betrayal, and tragedy that 


  28. 38. As minhas amigas

    9 minSeason 1 · Episode 38

    Olá! In this episode, I talk about my closest friends. I use fictitious names, but I tell you what they do, where they live, and how their lives are. From a nutritionist in Porto to a graphic designer who surfs 


  29. 37. Gosto e NĂŁo Gosto

    9 minSeason 1 · Episode 37

    On this episode of the Slow Portuguese With Maria, I will tell you things that I like and things that I don't like. Hope you like it!☕ You can support this podcast by buying me a symbolic coffee here 


  30. 36. Como foi o meu fim-de-semana?

    8 minSeason 1 · Episode 36

    Olá! In this episode, I tell you all about my amazing weekend in Sweden. From visiting a second-hand market in Stockholm, to swimming in a lake, running a 10 km night race, and then spending Sunday in the 


  31. 35. A Mesma Palavra, Significado Diferente

    10 minSeason 1 · Episode 35

    Olá! In this episode, I talk about some very interesting Portuguese words that change meaning depending on the context — like banco, vela, or manga. This can be confusing at first, but it’s also one of the most 


  32. 34. GramĂĄtica: Daqui a...

    11 minSeason 1 · Episode 34

    Olá! In this episode, I teach you a super useful expression in Portuguese: "daqui a" — which we use all the time to talk about things happening in the future, like “daqui a cinco minutos” or “daqui a dois 


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