Love and Relationships

Join Diogo and Sandra in a silly conversation about money troubles and relationship drama. Along the way, take note of how the verb “andar” is used in context.

Rui and Joel discuss how their lives have changed after kids.

Zé invites Patrícia to a party. Notice how the verb dar is used in various idiomatic ways throughout their conversation.

Zé tries some cheesy pick-up lines in an attempt to flirt with Cláudia.

Filipe’s flirting skills might just be cheesy enough to work!

Lucas tries to understand why Helena is so in love with her new boyfriend. Take note of how clitic pronouns are used throughout the dialogue in different types of statements and questions, including those with reflexive verbs and indirect/direct objects.

Liliana and Bruno discuss some problems in their relationship. Notice how the verb ficar is used in a variety of different ways throughout their conversation.

Paulo and Vanda get to know each other away from the office. The conjuntivo mood is featured throughout their conversation.

Bianca and Rodolfo meet at a mutual friend’s party. Notice the variety of ways the preposition “de” is used throughout their conversation.

Júlia has to decide whether or not to reveal a secret. Notice how the personal infinitive, imperfect subjunctive, and the conditional are used throughout the dialogue.

Adriana tells Nuno about how her last relationship ended. Verbs practice: irregular verbs in the simple past

Explore the many different uses of the verb “passar” in this dialogue between Eurico and Vanessa.

Jorge tells Soraia about meeting up with an old “friend” over the weekend. Notice the use of many regular and irregular verbs in the simple past tense.

What would you do? Explore the conditional and the subjunctive as Sofia struggles to make a decision about a job opportunity.

Elsa’s boyfriend just broke up with her, so she goes to her friend Flávio for support. Notice how the imperfeito do conjuntivo is used throughout the dialogue.

Notice the many different uses of the word “assim” throughout this couple’s argument. Will they work out their issues? Assim espero!

Martin and Constança have a romantic start to the New Year.

Hear how a number of Portuguese idioms are used in conversation as Sónia discusses her love life. Check out the Idioms 2 unit for more descriptions and practice with these expressions.

Tensions are running high as João and Alice arrive at a restaurant for their lunch reservation.

Daniela is worried about her relationship and goes to her friend Zeca for advice.

Determined to make the most of another day in quarantine, a woman and her boyfriend prepare a delicious meal and “go out for lunch” on the balcony.

Maria is a little grumpy today and Gustavo is trying everything he can to make her feel better.

Before we usher in the New Year, Avó Odete wants to wish you a (belated) Feliz Natal! Recorded on Christmas Eve, Rui’s grandmother reminisces about how she met her husband, and shares her latest crochet projects with her fans. You’ll also learn the names of several traditional sweets and other food served during the holidays.

Hear the legend behind the origin of the twin lake Lagoa das Sete Cidades, one of the most beautiful places on São Miguel island, in the Azores.