Key Phrases
Patrimônio Mundial
World Heritage
Centro Histórico
Historic Center
Vinho do Porto
Port Wine
Skills You'll Learn
Understanding Portuguese geographical landmarks
Compreender pontos de referência geográficos de Portugal
Identifying traditional Portuguese gastronomy
Identificar a gastronomia tradicional portuguesa
Discussing historical sites in Portugal
Discutir sítios históricos em Portugal
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Lisboa
Lisbon
In Portuguese, the 's' in Lisboa is pronounced like a 'z'.
Lisboa is Portugal's vibrant capital, known for its custard tarts, fado music, and iconic trams.
Porto
Porto
The 'r' in Porto is pronounced with a trilled sound, typical of European Portuguese.
Famous for Port Wine and the stunning Ribeira district along the Douro River.
Sintra
Sintra
Remember, 't' is pronounced like 't' in 'table'.
A fairy-tale town known for its romantic 19th-century palaces and the mystical Quinta da Regaleira.
Madeira
Madeira
Pronounce the 'ei' in Madeira like the 'ay' in 'say'.
An archipelago famous for its wine, lush landscapes, and Levadas.
Algarve
Algarve
The 'g' in Algarve is pronounced like the 'g' in 'give'.
Known for its stunning beaches, cliffs, and Mediterranean climate.
Funchal
Funchal
The 'ch' in Funchal sounds like 'sh' in 'shoe'.
Capital of Madeira, famous for its New Year's Eve fireworks and botanical gardens.
Aveiro
Aveiro
The 'ei' is pronounced as 'ay' in 'day'.
Sometimes called the 'Venice of Portugal' for its canals and colorful boats.
Faro
Faro
The 'r' is pronounced with a light trill.
The gateway to the Algarve region, known for its historic old town and beautiful beaches.
Coimbra
Coimbra
You pronounce the 'e' in Coimbra roughly like 'eh'.
Home to one of the oldest universities in Europe, dating back to 1290.
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