Can describe recent changes in habits
Discuss lifestyle changes
Vocabulary
recently — recentemente
I started doing sport.
Recentemente comecei a fazer desporto.lately — ultimamente
I have been eating more fruit.
Ultimamente tenho comido mais fruta.to start doing — começar a
I started reading more books.
Comecei a ler mais livros.to stop doing — parar de
I stopped eating fast food.
Parei de comer fast food.to change — mudar de
I changed my eating habits.
Mudei de hábitos alimentares.to improve — melhorar
I want my health.
Quero melhorar a minha saúde.
Grammar
present perfect for recent changes
Using present perfect with recent change markers
- Now I eat more vegetables.
- Recently I changed my habits.
Cultural notes
Health and wellness trends are growing in Portugal. Many people are adopting healthier eating habits and exercising more.