Are you struggling to distinguish between Ser and Estar? You are not alone. For English speakers, this is notoriously one of the trickiest hurdles when starting to learn Portuguese. After all, in English, you use "to be" for everything—whether you are British or you are tired. 🤷 However, in Brazilian Portuguese, we make a clear distinction between who you are  and how you are . In my latest video, I break down this logic so you never get confused again. Here is a summary

Beyond "Olá": How Brazilians Actually  Greet Each Other So, you’ve mastered "Olá," "Tudo bem?" and the classic "Bom dia." Congratulations! You can officially survive a polite encounter at a hotel reception. But if you walk into a barbecue in Rio or a coffee shop in São Paulo, you’ll notice that Brazilians rarely stop at the basics. To really connect with locals, you need to master the informal greetings  that make Brazilian Portuguese so vibrant and rhythmic. Today, we’re

1 - Greetings: Moving Beyond "Olá" In Brazil, how you greet someone depends on the setting, but generally, Brazilians are quite informal and friendly. The Standard Options Oi:  ( Hi ) - Much more common than "Olá". Bom dia / Boa tarde / Boa noite :  ( Good morning / afternoon / evening or night ). Use "Boa noite" both when arriving at a place and when leaving. 2 - The "Real" Daily Greetings (Informal) If you want to sound like a local in a casual setting (with friends, co