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Today’s expression is toma. This is the verb “tomar” and it’s only used in the sense of “to take” (as in: take this, hold this) when it’s used in the imperative, in the singular form.

Today’s expression is espera aí. In the following dialogue it means wait a minute. You use it when you suddenly think of something.

In this episode, we are at the gym, exercising.

In this episode, we are at the market buying juicy oranges.

In this episode, we are talking about painting with a palette.

In this episode, we are at the library requesting a book.

In this episode, we are watching a documentary about wild horses.

In this episode, we are at the doctor's office measuring the blood pressure.

In this episode, we are on the telephone with a company. The goal of the Express Portuguese series is to help you bridge the gap between slow Portuguese and native-like Portuguese, and enrich your vocabulary so that you can express yourself better. If you are an intermediate learner, and you know the theory, but you struggle to understand native speakers speaking at normal speed, either because you don’t have the necessary vocabulary or because you’re not used to listening to native speakers speaking fast, then you are going to benefit from these drills.

In this episode, we are talking about a change in hair style. The goal of the Express Portuguese series is to help you bridge the gap between slow Portuguese and native-like Portuguese, and enrich your vocabulary so that you can express yourself better. If you are an intermediate learner, and you know the theory, but you struggle to understand native speakers speaking at normal speed, either because you don’t have the necessary vocabulary or because you’re not used to listening to native speakers speaking fast, then you are going to benefit from these drills.

In this episode, we are talking about a business meeting. The goal of the Express Portuguese series is to help you bridge the gap between slow Portuguese and native-like Portuguese, and enrich your vocabulary so that you can express yourself better. If you are an intermediate learner, and you know the theory, but you struggle to understand native speakers speaking at normal speed, either because you don’t have the necessary vocabulary or because you’re not used to listening to native speakers speaking fast, then you are going to benefit from these drills.

In this episode, we are talking about city traffic. The goal of the Express Portuguese series is to help you bridge the gap between slow Portuguese and native-like Portuguese, and enrich your vocabulary so that you can express yourself better. If you are an intermediate learner, and you know the theory, but you struggle to understand native speakers speaking at normal speed, either because you don’t have the necessary vocabulary or because you’re not used to listening to native speakers speaking fast, then you are going to benefit from these drills.

Practice the useful structures you are likely to use in your first conversation in Portuguese. Watch the video on the Portuguese Lab YouTube channel for the transcript.

Practice the useful structures you are likely to use in your first conversation in Portuguese. Watch the video on the Portuguese Lab YouTube channel for the transcript.

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