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Do you know what "dizer respeito" means in European Portuguese? 🇵🇹

It's a very common expression that means:

👉 to be related to something
👉 to have to do with something

For example:

➡️ Isso não me diz respeito.
(That doesn't concern me / That has nothing to do with me.)

Did you already know this expression?

And what other Portuguese expressions would you like me to explain? Let me know in the comments! 👇🇵🇹

Have you ever heard the expression "ter um papel" in European Portuguese? 🇵🇹

Despite what it may sound like, we're not talking about a piece of paper! 📄😄

When we say that someone tem um papel, we mean that they have a role, a responsibility, or an important function in a situation.

🗣️ Example:
Ela tem um papel importante neste projeto.
(She has an important role in this project.)

This is a very common expression in European Portuguese and one you'll hear often in everyday conversations.

💬 Have you come across this expression before? Let me know in the comments!

Beijinhos,
Mia

Do you know the difference between sono and sonho in European Portuguese? 🇵🇹

Many Portuguese learners confuse these two words!

😴 Sono = feeling sleepy

💭 Sonho = a dream (while sleeping) or a dream/goal you'd like to achieve

Did you already know the difference?

And is there another pair of Portuguese words that you find confusing? Let me know in the comments! 👇

Do you know what “de pernas para o ar” means in European Portuguese? 🇵🇹

Literally, it means: “with your legs in the air”

But Portuguese people use this expression when something is:
- upside down
- chaotic
- completely out of order

For example:

"Este quadro está de pernas para o ar."
(This picture frame is upside down.)

"A minha vida está de pernas para o ar!"
(My life is a mess / upside down!)

This is a very common expression in Portugal, so save this one. You’ll definitely hear it again!

Did you already know this expression?

Do you know where the stress lies in European Portuguese words? 🇵🇹

Portuguese pronunciation can be tricky because the stressed syllable is not always where learners expect it to be.

In this short lesson, you’ll practice identifying word stress in European Portuguese pronunciation.

Understanding stress patterns will help you:
- sound more natural
- improve your pronunciation
- understand native speakers more easily

Check the comments below to get information about how to access my free Portuguese Course to improve your pronunciation.

Let me know in the comments how you did! 👇🇵🇹

Sounds and reactions of the body in Portuguese (*Check the last bonus one haha )😅🌪️):
Do you know how to say "to burp", "to sneeze", "to yawn", etc, in Portuguese?
Which ones did you know already? Let me know in the comments below!
Beijinhos,
Mia

Do you know these opposite verbs in Portuguese? Try to follow along, and don't forget to check the link in the comments to access my FREE Portuguese Course.
Beijinhos,
Mia