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The Portuguese diaspora: where are the millions of Portuguese people outside Portugal?
The Portuguese population spreads far beyond the borders of the national territory. For historical, economic, and social reasons, millions of Portuguese people live outside Portugal today, forming one of the largest diasporas in Europe, with a strong presence on every continent. But where exactly are these Portuguese people? Which are the largest diaspora communities and what role does the Portuguese language play in their identity? In this article, we provide a current portr
Oct 52 min read


Does Portuguese sound like Russian to you? You are not alone. Nor crazy.
They share 89% of their vocabulary, yet one sounds like a drumbeat and the other like a rolling wave. Here’s the story behind the Iberian sound barrier.
Apr 203 min read


The gratitude factor: why the Portuguese really value your effort to speak their language
Nine times out of ten, business meetings between Spain and Portugal happen in Spanish. But what happens when the roles are reversed? Learn how speaking Portuguese has become an unexpected competitive advantage in the boardroom.
Feb 52 min read


How children learn a language and how LLM's like ChatGPT do it
Learning a language comes naturally to children. But how does it work for AI? We explore both worlds in this post.
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Living in Portugal and still not speaking Portuguese? You’re not alone.
Learning Portuguese isn’t just useful — it helps you feel at home in Portugal. Here’s how to start, with no pressure.
Nov 6, 20252 min read
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