Level: introductory
Learn vocabulary for discussing flavors in Portuguese from Letícia. Each video in this series focuses on one flavor, using that as a jumping off point to help you build your Portuguese knowledge around how to talk about food. As a bonus, she incudes an occasional cultural / social aside so that you will recognize when these words are being used idiomatically.
In this short lesson Letícia teaches the Portuguese word “azedo,” the sour taste. You’ll hear examples such as tamarindo, limão and mango, learn how Brazilians often add sugar to sour drinks, and…
Letícia explains the word doce in Portuguese. She shows examples like sugar, brigadeiro, cake, and fruit. You will hear how to say something is um pouquinho doce if it is not too sweet. The video…
Letícia explains the intense sensation of picante, from burning mouths to tears. She shares how peppers appear in Brazilian dishes and practices short dialogues about handling the heat.
Letícia explores the bitter flavor, from morning coffee to medicine. She practices pronunciation and explains how amargo describes difficult moments too.