In this episode of Slow Portuguese with Maria, we celebrate a very special date: June 10th, the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities. This episode is full of cultural and historical insight.
What you’ll learn about:
- The meaning and importance of June 10 in Portugal
- Who Luís de Camões was and why he’s considered the greatest poet in the Portuguese language
- A brief introduction to his epic poem Os Lusíadas
- How the Portuguese celebrate this national holiday today
- Where Camões is buried — and what that means!
New words you’ll hear in this episode:
Feriado – Public holiday
Epopeia – Epic poem
Descobrimentos – Discoveries
Cerimónia – Ceremony
Sepultado – Buried
This is a great episode for learners who love culture, history, and the Portuguese language. Ideal for level A2–B1.
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