Pro tips for all Americans and other anglophones when it comes to Portuguese pronunciation. .. #1: Forget everything you learned about Spanish. #2: The letters J and G sound like J and G in English and not at all like in Spanish. They never sound like H. So the name Jorge sounds like George and never ever like Horhe. #3: The letter Ç as in Praça which means square, is a soft C and sounds like an S, not a K. Exact same as the word PLACE in English. #4: L or LL in Portuguese sounds like Ls in English. Never sounds like a Y. #5: The letter H, however, doesn't sound like an H and pretty much doesn't have a sound at all, except to alter the sound of the letter it's coupled with, usually an L or N, such as Mercado do Bolhão or Rio do Minho. So basically, if you pronounce Portuguese words thinking like an English speaker, you'll have much better results than if you think like a Spanish speaker. Venha vinho 🇵🇹!
I'm going back to Porto next week for the twelfth time. $19 dollars a night is a bargain but I like my privacy so I can't stay in hostels. I stay in a nice apartment I think it's about $60 a night which is still not bad. I'm so happy you enjoyed it.
What will help you travel better, longer, and more often? I can make quick video to help 💛 TIMESTAMPS BELOW ✈ 0:00 Intro 1:19 Accommodation in Porto 5:12 Day One Porto 15:22 Day Two Vila de Gaia 20:45 Day Three Douro Valley 22:33 Porto vs Lisbon 23:56 Outro
@@kingjames2226 I watched the Whitney Houston biopic in Lisbon and the theater was PACKED! I like movies and it seems like there are plenty of folks in Portugal that do too 🙂
Very well. You did a presentation of Porto with a great veracity and I am expecting you return many times to feel and enjoy the vibe. A thanks kiss for you my dear! ❤🎉
@@travelwithstacytowles I'm heading to Porto next week on a solo trip. I've been several times before, but with my husband, who's from there. I appreciated your point of view.
FYI, the street showing at minute 7:34 is not the Avenida dos Aliados. The said avenue is much larger (about seven times as wide), with a walkable section in the middle, much grander architecture, with an imposing building (the town hall) at the end. What was shown is not even an avenue but a street (Santa Catarina?) Good vlog, but the pronunciation of the Portuguese names and words was a bit off.
Why does it feel like im watching this 5x speed 😂😂
Haha same. But I love it! Makes me feel like I am all the info in a short time span
😂 the video was SUPER LONG so I uploaded it in 2x speed to make it shorter 😂 thanks for watching!
I had to slow it down to chill. 😆
😂 I literally had to check to see if I had my speed changed on my account. But I like it because I can get through it all quicker 😁
yep, same here.
Heading to Porto and Lisbon very soon. Your information is super helpful! Thank you!
Have fun!
Me too. In May. 😊
Pro tips for all Americans and other anglophones when it comes to Portuguese pronunciation. ..
#1: Forget everything you learned about Spanish.
#2: The letters J and G sound like J and G in English and not at all like in Spanish. They never sound like H. So the name Jorge sounds like George and never ever like Horhe.
#3: The letter Ç as in Praça which means square, is a soft C and sounds like an S, not a K. Exact same as the word PLACE in English.
#4: L or LL in Portuguese sounds like Ls in English. Never sounds like a Y.
#5: The letter H, however, doesn't sound like an H and pretty much doesn't have a sound at all, except to alter the sound of the letter it's coupled with, usually an L or N, such as Mercado do Bolhão or Rio do Minho.
So basically, if you pronounce Portuguese words thinking like an English speaker, you'll have much better results than if you think like a Spanish speaker. Venha vinho 🇵🇹!
This is sooo helpful! Thank you!!
I'm going back to Porto next week for the twelfth time. $19 dollars a night is a bargain but I like my privacy so I can't stay in hostels. I stay in a nice apartment I think it's about $60 a night which is still not bad. I'm so happy you enjoyed it.
You convinced me to stay in that Hostel in Porto! Thanks for sharing.
Parabéns! O Porto é belo!
Thanks for sharing, I’ll be visiting Porto next week. Love your video!
Sold! I want to go now. ❤
It’s so gorgeous!
What will help you travel better, longer, and more often? I can make quick video to help 💛 TIMESTAMPS BELOW ✈
0:00 Intro
1:19 Accommodation in Porto
5:12 Day One Porto
15:22 Day Two Vila de Gaia
20:45 Day Three Douro Valley
22:33 Porto vs Lisbon
23:56 Outro
Question: How are people in Portugal different in terms of their pastimes and movies ? Informative video !
@@kingjames2226 I watched the Whitney Houston biopic in Lisbon and the theater was PACKED! I like movies and it seems like there are plenty of folks in Portugal that do too 🙂
Thank you for this! Going to Porto in August and beyond excited!
Convinced!! I'm visiting soon, 2023
Thanks for sharing
Yay! Come back and tell us how it went 💛
Thank you so much for this video I’m going Porto next week as a solo traveler very helpful 🫶🏾❤️
Only you must say Porto; not need to always say Porto, Portugal! Thanks!
😊
Thanks for sharing, I'm planning a trip to Porto soon so this video is so helpful!
What you call Avenida dos Aliados is actualy Rua de Santa Catarina the most comercial street in Porto
Ah yes, thank you 🙏
Nice video - Porto looks amazing
Very well. You did a presentation of Porto with a great veracity and I am expecting you return many times to feel and enjoy the vibe.
A thanks kiss for you my dear! ❤🎉
I hope so too! Thanks
I adore your enthusiasm but I had to put this on 0.5x speed
Where is your next solo travel adventure? I would like to join you. You seem like a cool gal to travel with😊
Porto is great, but I'd never skip Lisbon for Porto.
I love Pikolinos too!!
They are everywhere in Europe. It was so great!
@@travelwithstacytowles I'm heading to Porto next week on a solo trip. I've been several times before, but with my husband, who's from there. I appreciated your point of view.
FYI, the street showing at minute 7:34 is not the Avenida dos Aliados. The said avenue is much larger (about seven times as wide), with a walkable section in the middle, much grander architecture, with an imposing building (the town hall) at the end. What was shown is not even an avenue but a street (Santa Catarina?)
Good vlog, but the pronunciation of the Portuguese names and words was a bit off.
Thanks for watching.
Great Video! Thank You
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
i am sorry but i couldn t see the all video, when i noticed that it is in fast forward. To stressing
You can slow it down by clicking on the gear symbol (settings)
where is the hostel link I am going to algrave in feb looking for places now thanks jeff
Where is the link for Hostel World?
holy cats....what are you on....u r talking so fast
Tooooooo speedy. Slow down. Tour videos should be at a relaxed pace, not to make the viewer anxious. Just my opinion.
this
Just slow the video down in your settings. It is very easy to do.
great video thank you.
Glad you liked it!