Learn Portuguese by reading real Portuguese
European and Brazilian Portuguese are both reading languages in ContextCat. Tap any word and see what it means in that sentence, in your own language.
Ela ficou de ligar amanhã.
ficou verb
agreed to, said she would (ficar de + verb)
Ficar usually means to stay. Ficar de with a verb means to promise or agree to do it: she said she would call tomorrow.
What to read in Portuguese
Today, the daily edition, has headlines from Portuguese outlets, including RTP Notícias, SAPO Tek, ZAP, Comunidade Cultura e Arte and Maisfutebol. Open one and the article opens in the reader, where every word can be tapped.
You can also bring your own Portuguese: import a PDF, save a link to a web article, or paste text. Whatever you read, it stays in Portuguese, and help appears only where you ask for it.
How a tap helps
The word turns bold and a note opens under its sentence with the meaning it has here, in your own language. Word analysis gives the root and the form. Select a few words or a sentence to translate just that part.
Every word you tap is saved with its sentence and comes back as a card, at longer and longer gaps, until you know it. Listen reads books, PDFs and your texts aloud in a natural Portuguese voice, sentence by sentence.
Is it right for you?
ContextCat works best once you know enough Portuguese to follow a simple text and want to read more of it. If you are starting from zero, begin with a course, and come back when short texts feel within reach. The guides have ideas on where to start.
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Questions
Can I learn Portuguese with ContextCat?
- ContextCat helps you learn Portuguese by reading it. Tap any word in a Portuguese text and it explains what the word means in that sentence, in your own language, then brings the word back later for review. It does not replace a course for grammar or speaking.
What is there to read in Portuguese?
- Today's edition has headlines from Portuguese outlets such as RTP Notícias, SAPO Tek, ZAP. The Store has books and articles, and you can import your own Portuguese PDFs, web articles and texts.
Is ContextCat free for Portuguese?
- Yes, to start. The free plan includes 25 word explanations, 15 sentence translations a day and 3 imports, in every language. ContextCat Pro removes the limits.
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