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Learn Portuguese with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in slow, simple Portuguese at A1, with a free full transcript and English translation for every line.Read today's transcript:https://linguawire.com/learn/portugueseWHAT YOU GETA new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day's news, spoken slowly and clearly enough for a beginner to follow.Every episode has its own page with the full Portuguese transcript, the English translation beside it, the day's vocabulary, one grammar point and a short quiz. No account needed to read.WHY NEWS WORKS BETTER THAN EXERCISESYou already know what happened today. That...
A1 European Portuguese News | Her Rent Falls After Spain Housing Protests
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In this episode: Oura delays its US stock-market listing days after announcing the plan. Also: An 87-year-old woman will return to her Madrid home with a lower rent after mass protests.
Hoje: Oura adia a entrada na bolsa · Maricarmen volta para casa com renda mais baixa.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: para uma votação no Parlamento = for a vote in Parliament. Vocabulary: a casa (home or house), a renda (rent), o prédio...
A1 European Portuguese News | SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time
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In this episode: SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time and deploys 26 Starlink satellites before returning to Earth. Also: Smart-ring maker Oura prepares to go public, seeking more than $2 billion while facing questions about health-data privacy.
Hoje: A Starship chega à órbita · A Oura prepara entrada na bolsa.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a mais infinitivo = to be doing something. Vocabulary: o voo (flight), a subida (ascent), o motor (engine).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Why Mexico's 300-Year-Old Music Is Dancing Worldwide
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In this episode: Lime bike and scooter users surge in England, pushing profits above £4 million. Also: Veracruz's 300-year-old son jarocho tradition and La Bamba fandangos are spreading worldwide.
Hoje: Mais utilizadores para as bicicletas Lime · A tradição musical de Veracruz.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: não usa, does not use = does not use. Vocabulary: tradição (tradition), praça (square), osso (bone).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Why Is Britain's Purple Ube Craze Facing a Halt?
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In this episode: Britain's growing love of purple ube faces a halt as the Philippines stops fresh exports, raising concerns about supply and prices. Also: Researchers suggest drones could deliver defibrillators faster to people having cardiac arrests, potentially giving more than 97% of cases nearby access.
Hoje: Exportações de ube fresco param · Drones levam desfibrilhadores mais depressa.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: poder, to be able to; can; may = to be able to; can...
A1 European Portuguese News | How Five Cheetah Cubs Survived a Difficult Start
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In this episode: Microsoft's new Surface computers meet the old Copilot+ PC requirements but no longer use that name. Also: Five cheetah cubs in Prague survived powerful storms and their mother's illness.
Hoje: Novos Surface sem o nome Copilot+ PC · Cinco crias de chita sobrevivem a tempos difíceis.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: ficar = to become or get. Vocabulary: o pelo (fur), a chuva (rain), doente (ill or sick).
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A1 European Portuguese News | How a Thai Teen Rocker Won the Big Prize
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In this episode: Nene Royal becomes the first Thai winner of America's Got Talent after performing heavy metal, winning a one-million-dollar prize. Also: Sales of Chinese hybrid cars surge in the European Union, raising concerns about the future of European carmakers.
Hoje: Nene Royal vence grande concurso de música · Aumentam as vendas de híbridos chineses.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: canta = sings. Vocabulary: música (music), cantor (singer), prémio (prize).<...
A1 European Portuguese News | Can OpenAI Help Ukraine Stop Cyber Attacks?
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In this episode: OpenAI gives Ukraine free cyber defence tools to protect hospitals and power plants. Also: Germany sets a first clear target to phase out fossil fuels by 2045.
Hoje: OpenAI ajuda a Ucrânia · Alemanha quer acabar com fósseis.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai dar, will give = will give. Vocabulary: o governo (the government), a ferramenta (the tool), a meta (the goal).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Can AI School Replace College?
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In this episode: A Silicon Valley investor launches a tuition-free AI academy with no tests or homework, aimed at young people who want to build companies. Also: Qantas plans to sell tickets for a nonstop New York to Sydney flight starting next August, with service beginning in 2028 and lasting about 18 hours.
Hoje: Escola de IA · Voos sem escala.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: aceitar candidaturas = to accept applications. Vocabulary: academia (academy), candidaturas (appli...
A1 European Portuguese News | Why British Drivers Face £2 Diesel
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In this episode: British drivers and small businesses are hit by rising diesel prices, with costs nearing £2 a litre. Also: World leaders in New York talk about the climate crisis, extreme weather, and cleaner energy.
Hoje: Gasóleo muito caro na Grã-Bretanha · Líderes falam do clima em Nova Iorque.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: A ficar muito caro (to be getting very expensive) = to be getting very expensive. Vocabulary: gasóleo (diese...
A1 European Portuguese News | Why More U.S. Parents Need Grandparents
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In this episode: A U.S. family weighs another child as childcare costs soar, until the grandmother offers to move and help care for the baby. Also: Remco Evenepoel wins his fourth straight world time trial title in Montreal, while Marlen Reusser keeps her crown in the women's race.
Hoje: Avós ajudam com os filhos · Evenepoel ganha outra vez.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a procurar ajuda, are looking for hel...
A1 European Portuguese News | Can Google Gemini Hack Three Companies on Its Own?
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In this episode: Google says Gemini entered three company websites in a security test, guessed passwords from public information, and then stopped. Also: New research suggests betel nuts were used long ago, with ancient teeth giving clues about an old habit that still affects millions today.
Hoje: Gemini entra em três sites · Uso antigo de noz de betel.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: O modelo parou, the model stopped = the model stoppe...
A1 European Portuguese News | Can Google Gemini Hack Three Companies on Its Own?
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In this episode: Google says Gemini entered three companies during a security test, after looking up public information and guessing passwords. Also: Researchers found ancient teeth with signs that may show very old betel nut chewing, linking past habits to a substance many people still use today.
Hoje: Gemini entra em três empresas · Dentes antigos e betel.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: diz = says. Vocabulary: palavras-passe (passwords), informações (information), testes (tests).<...
A1 European Portuguese News | Japan's Rates Hit a 31-Year High
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In this episode: Japan's central bank raises rates again to fight rising prices, with a split vote and possible further increases. Also: Australia pushes new online safety rules for children, including a social media account ban and more platform responsibility.
Hoje: Japão sobe juros outra vez · Austrália quer regras online.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: quer travar esse efeito = wants to curb that effect. Vocabulary: taxa (rate), subir (to rise), banco...
A1 European Portuguese News | Can an AI Chatbot Help Pregnant Women?
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In this episode: A text service in Kenya starts answering pregnancy questions, sorting urgent messages, and helping women without easy internet or smartphones. Also: Canada welcomes a possible new associate role with the European Union, as leaders talk about defence, minerals, energy, and tariffs.
Hoje: Grávidas falam por SMS · Canadá e União Europeia.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: são mais fortes juntos, are stronger together = are stronger together. Vocabulary: pergunta...
A1 European Portuguese News | Can Max Verstappen Beat 100 Karts?
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In this episode: Max Verstappen races a kart against 100 others at Silverstone, with a tough start and a rule that knocks rivals out when he passes them. Also: A Cuban man says he was sent to the Central African Republic and left in legal limbo after deportation from the United States.
Hoje: Verstappen corre contra 100 karts · Homem cubano na República Centro-Africana.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: pensou que era mentira, thought it was...
A1 European Portuguese News | Phil Knight Gives $1.1 Billion for Women's Hospital
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In this episode: Phil Knight and his wife will donate $1.1 billion to a medical center in Oregon. The money will help create the state's first hospital for women's health and support heart care. Also: OpenAI says it supports part of a bill in the US Congress. The plan would require independent audits of large AI models and stronger safety checks.
Hoje: Doação enorme para hospital · OpenAI apoia auditorias da IA.
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A1 European Portuguese News | Can Europe Build Its Own AI Fast Enough?
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In this episode: Solar panels are spreading fast, with cheap parts from China helping businesses and homes. Also: Europe is warned it must build its own AI and datacentres or risk dependence on the US or China.
Hoje: Painéis solares em todo o mundo · Europa quer a sua IA.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai acrescentar, will add = will add. Vocabulary: telhado (roof), quintal (yard), terreno (plot of land).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Can Celine Dion Return to the Stage?
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In this episode: Trump says the US will remove the 10% tariff on Irish whisky, after months of pressure from producers and after an earlier cut. Also: Celine Dion returns to the stage in Paris for her first full concert in six years after a rare illness forced her to stop performing.
Hoje: Taxa ao whisky irlandês acaba · Céline Dion volta ao palco.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: vão acabar com, are...
A1 European Portuguese News | Why a $4,000 Robot Dog Turns Heads
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In this episode: A $4,000 robot dog from China walks through Washington and draws stares, questions, and photos. Also: France's record heat and drought have changed champagne, with producers allowed to raise alcohol levels temporarily.
Hoje: Cão-robô chama muita atenção · Calor muda o champanhe.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a mudar = to be changing = to be changing. Vocabulary: a colheita (the harvest), a levedura (yeast), o mercado (the market).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Can AI Help the UK Economy Grow?
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In this episode: The UK economy rises by 0.4% in July, with AI and services helping to drive growth despite war-related pressures. Also: Houthi gains on Yemen's Red Sea coast strengthen their hold and raise shipping and trade risks.
Hoje: Economia britânica sobe em julho · Houthis avançam no mar Vermelho.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: subo, to go up = to go up. Vocabulary: subir (to go up), crescer (to grow), aumento (increas...
A1 European Portuguese News | Can Anthropic Stop AI Misuse for Bioweapons?
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In this episode: A company says criminals and others tried to misuse its AI models for dangerous biological work, and it banned some accounts. Also: Primark plans home delivery in Britain, after years of only limited online shopping and while facing sales pressure.
Hoje: IA perigosa e germes · Entregas em casa na Primark.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: disse que, said that = said that. Vocabulary: o relatório (report), a entrega (delivery), o arma...
A1 European Portuguese News | Can Europe Build a Space Giant?
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In this episode: A French space entrepreneur gets attention after a huge funding round and big European space questions. Also: A major study says very hot tea and coffee can raise the risk of oesophageal cancer.
Hoje: Empresa do espaço em destaque · Chá muito quente e risco.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: tem de lançar muitas vezes = has to launch many times. Vocabulary: a empresa (the company), a cimeira (the summit...
A1 European Portuguese News | Can ASML's $400M Machines Lift Chip Output 40%?
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In this episode: Chipmakers plan to use ASML's new machines and a key technical change that could lift output by 40 percent. Also: A new study says many used EV batteries still keep about 90 percent capacity after 150,000 kilometers.
Hoje: Máquinas novas da ASML · Baterias duram mais.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: tem de dar = has to give. Vocabulary: capacidade (capacity), garantia (warranty), fabricante (manufacturer).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Indonesia Volcano Cuts Off 1,558 Flights
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In this episode: A volcano in Indonesia forced airport closures and canceled 1,558 flights, affecting 170,000 passengers. Also: Australia plans new rules that would let people turn off social media algorithms.
Hoje: Vulcão fecha voos na Indonésia · Austrália quer mudar redes sociais.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: poder, can, to be able to = can, to be able to. Vocabulary: opção (choice, option), pena (penalty, punishment), escolha (choice, decision).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Can Isar Aerospace Open Space for Europe?
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In this episode: A private rocket from Europe reaches orbit for the first time. Also: The United Nations backs a new world map that shows Africa more accurately.
Hoje: Foguetão privado chega ao espaço · ONU apoia novo mapa do mundo.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: neste momento, right now / at this moment = right now / at this moment. Vocabulary: foguetão (rocket), lançamento (launch), espaço (space).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Can Bangladesh's Floating Schools Keep Kids in Class?
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In this episode: Bangladesh's floating school boats help children reach class when floods and muddy roads make travel hard. Also: Flock surveillance cameras face backlash over privacy worries and reported abuses in the United States.
Hoje: Escolas no barco em Bangladesh · Críticas às câmaras Flock.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai buscar, goes to pick up = goes to pick up. Vocabulary: o barco (boat), a cheia (flood), a lama (mud).
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A1 European Portuguese News | After 8 Years, BepiColombo Reaches Mercury's Final Stretch
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In this episode: BepiColombo reaches Mercury after an eight-year journey and gets ready for a final orbit attempt. Also: Volkswagen approves another 50,000 job cuts as it reshapes production and faces weaker sales.
Hoje: BepiColombo chega a Mercúrio · Volkswagen corta mais empregos.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a + infinitivo, is/are ...-ing = is/are ...-ing. Vocabulary: nave (spacecraft), Mercúrio (Mercury), largou (let go; released).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Australia's Data Centre Boom Faces a Cost Question
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In this episode: Australia's data centres are growing fast, but locals worry about noise, water, energy, and the environment. Also: The Japanese yen rises sharply as investors expect the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates soon.
Hoje: Centros de dados na Austrália · Iene sobe no Japão.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitive (to be doing) = to be doing. Vocabulary: centro de dados (data centre), zumbido (hum), gás natura...
A1 European Portuguese News | Can Zeekr Win North America's Car Market?
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In this episode: Zeekr says its cheap electric cars are heading to North America. Also: MapQuest hits the top of the App Store after keeping Lake Ontario's name.
Hoje: Zeekr quer entrar na América do Norte · MapQuest fica no topo da App Store.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai ser vendido, will be sold = will be sold. Vocabulary: mapa (map), lago (lake), ferramenta (tool).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Why the FTC Is Suing Amazon Over Ads
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In this episode: The FTC and 22 US states say Amazon overcharged advertisers by changing ad auction results and keeping the difference. Also: A farming family in the UK uses milk vending machines to sell fresh food, reach rural villages, and control prices.
Hoje: Amazon acusada sobre anúncios · Máquinas de leite nas aldeias.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a vender, is selling = is selling. Vocabulary: acusar (to accuse), processar (to sue), qu...
A1 European Portuguese News | Heart Disease Gets a Fast New AI Check
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In this episode: Scientists say El Niño is now stronger than it has been in 1,000 years. Also: Doctors test a fast heart-disease tool that reads a routine ECG in seconds.
Hoje: El Niño mais forte · Teste do coração rápido.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo = to be doing. Vocabulary: ferramenta (tool), exame (test), doentes (patients).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Are Homeowners Paying the Price for Cash Claims?
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In this episode: Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan meet in Istanbul to talk about defence, security, and military cooperation. Also: Australia's regulator says insurers often pay cash for home claims, leaving homeowners to handle repairs and extra costs themselves.
Hoje: Países falam de defesa em Istambul · Seguradoras pagam em dinheiro.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a pagar, is paying = is paying. Vocabulary: orçamento (budget), reparação (repair), s...
A1 European Portuguese News | Can Cara Severino Be Found Safe After Nepal Floods?
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In this episode: An Australian woman is found safe after floods in Nepal, while others are still missing. Also: UK telecoms upgrades may not keep pace with AI traffic and faster mobile demand.
Hoje: Mulher australiana encontrada segura no Nepal · Reino Unido pode ficar para trás na IA.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: ficar para trás, to fall behind = to fall behind. Vocabulary: o veículo todo-o-terreno (off-road vehicle), a rota (ro...
A1 European Portuguese News | Berlin Refuses to Pay Hackers
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In this episode: Cambodia says it has shut down scam compounds, but rights groups and analysts want proof. Also: Berlin's mayor says the city will not pay hackers who stole data and demanded a ransom.
Hoje: Camboja nega burla online · Berlim não cede aos hackers.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: disse que, said that = said that. Vocabulary: a rusga (raid), suspeito (suspect), o quadro (framework).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Can Gilead's New HIV Pill Simplify Treatment?
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In this episode: Gilead gets approval for a once-daily HIV pill that may simplify treatment for some adults whose virus is already controlled. Also: American Airlines adds seven new international routes, including a Philadelphia to Porto flight and more long-range plane use.
Hoje: Nova pílula para VIH · Novas rotas da American.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a usar = are using. Vocabulary: remédios (medicines), seguro (health insurance), apoio (help).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Can Iceland's EU Vote Be Decided by Fish?
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In this episode: Iceland votes on whether to restart EU talks, with fishing rights and sovereignty at the center. Also: Nvidia reports another huge jump in revenue as AI demand keeps driving growth.
Hoje: Voto na Islândia e o peixe · Bons resultados da Nvidia.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: voltar a falar - to start talking again = to start talking again. Vocabulary: Peixe (fish), Águas (waters), Votar (to vote).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Can Iceland's EU Vote Be Decided by Fish?
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In this episode: Iceland votes on whether to reopen EU talks, with fishing and sovereignty at the center. Also: Nvidia reports another huge jump in revenue as AI chip demand keeps rising.
Hoje: Votação na Islândia · Receitas da Nvidia sobem.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai decidir = will decide. Vocabulary: o peixe (fish), a votação (vote), o apoio (support).
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A1 European Portuguese News | Why 33 Million Households Face Higher Winter Bills
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In this episode: Energy bills are set to rise in winter as a price cap climbs, hitting millions of households and leaving fixed-tariff customers protected for now. Also: Brazil's data authority fines TikTok's owner nearly $30 million over children's data, orders illegal data erased, and says the company may appeal.
Hoje: Contas de energia sobem no inverno · Brasil multa o TikTok por dados.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai subir, will go up = will...
A1 European Portuguese News | Will Shein Hit Almost $27bn in Hong Kong?
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In this episode: Shein plans a Hong Kong listing that could value the company at almost $27bn, after earlier failed tries in the US and London. Also: A Stanford study says AI is hitting young workers hardest, with entry-level jobs in exposed fields falling 19% for ages 22 to 25.
Hoje: Shein quer entrar na bolsa · IA afeta empregos de entrada.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai começar - will start = will start. Vocabulary: ação...
A1 European Portuguese News | Why Are Drownings Rising in France?
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In this episode: Dating apps are losing users as many people feel tired of online dating and want more real-life connection. Also: France reports 301 drownings since 19 June, with heatwaves and unsafe swimming spots adding to the danger.
Hoje: Apps de encontros perdem brilho · Mais afogamentos em França.
Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a trabalhar, are working = are working. Vocabulary: afogamento (drowning), perigo (danger), zona (area).
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