Explore the Portuguese language

Find thousands of translations from Portuguese into and out of English on the Oxford Dictionaries site, and visit our blog to learn more about Portuguese language and culture.

Top ten grammar tips

Feminine or masculine? ‘Ser’ or ‘estar’? Here are some useful tips for learning Portuguese grammar.

Portuguese Spelling Reform

Brazil and Portugal are in the process of implementing a new spelling reform – find out what the main changes are.

Useful phrases in Portuguese

Here is a selection of useful words and phrases you will need in real-life situations while you're visiting Portuguese-speaking countries.

Calendar of traditions, festivals, and holidays

Learn about public holidays and other special events in Portuguese-speaking countries.

The Portuguese language

Explore the origins of the Portuguese language, and the difference between European and Brazilian Portuguese.

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Learning Portuguese: when brown is black and India is China

 

Portuguese and English have been part of my life as far as I can remember. I was brought up in Brazil and got used to switching…