Learn Portuguese by Singing: 10 Songs from Brazil and Portugal
Learning a language can sometimes feel a bit complicated, but what if you could learn Brazilian and European Portuguese by listening to music? Not only is it a great way to expand your vocabulary and improve your comprehension, but it’s also super fun. In this article, we present 10 songs that will immerse you in Lusophone culture while having a great time!
Glaucia Fernandes
3/30/20251 min read
1. "Ai Coração" – Iolanda 🇵🇹
This song, which shined at the Festival da Canção 2024, is perfect for getting into modern Portuguese pop while learning romantic vocabulary.
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2. "Apenas Mais Uma de Amor" - Lulu Santos 🇧🇷
This beautiful Brazilian ballad touches on themes of love and loss. Its poetic lyrics will help you learn new expressions while moving your heart. Listen carefully to grasp the nuances.
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3. "Sei lá" – Bárbara Tinoco 🇵🇹
A soft pop ballad that will help you improve your understanding of verb tenses and emotions expressed in European Portuguese.
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4. "Ponto de Exclamação" – Jovem Dionísio 🇧🇷
An alternative pop song with a catchy rhythm, perfect for learning modern vocabulary and getting used to the sounds of contemporary Brazilian Portuguese.
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5. "Trevo (Tu)" - Anavitória ft. Diogo Piçarra 🇧🇷🇵🇹
This modern and cheerful song is perfect for those who enjoy a contemporary pop sound. Its light rhythm and simple lyrics make learning easy.
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6. "Amar Pelos Dois" - Salvador Sobral 🇵🇹
A rising artist who blends Lusophone and urban influences.
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7. "Várias Queixas" - Os Gilsons 🇧🇷
A rhythmic and modern song that mixes traditional and contemporary Brazilian influences. Ideal for learning new expressions while discovering the musical world of Os Gilsons.
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8. "Agarra Em Mim" – Ana Moura ft. Pedro Mafama 🇵🇹
A fusion of fado and modern sounds, perfect for discovering a more poetic register of European Portuguese.
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9. "Acalanto" – Luedji Luna 🇧🇷
A soft and poetic song that blends traditional Brazilian music with contemporary sounds, perfect for enriching your vocabulary and feeling the full emotion of the Portuguese language.
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10. "Amor de Ferro" - Diogo Piçarra ft. Pedro Abrunhosa 🇵🇹
To conclude, this contemporary song combines modern sounds with romantic lyrics. Perfect for expressing emotions and expanding your vocabulary.
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🎶 Create Your Perfect Playlist: Gather these tracks and immerse yourself in the language through daily listening.
