Can express opinions about cultural topics
Discuss cultural preferences
Vocabulary
gosto de — I like
ouvir fado.
I like listening to fado.parece-me interessante — it seems interesting to me
a cultura portuguesa.
Portuguese culture seems interesting to me.importante — important
É preservar as tradições.
It is important to preserve traditions.valorizar — to value
Devemos a nossa cultura.
We should value our culture.apreciar — to appreciate
Aprecio a arte portuguesa.
I appreciate Portuguese art.interessante — interesting
O festival foi muito .
The festival was very interesting.
Grammar
opinion expressions about culture
Expressing cultural preferences and opinions
- Gosto muito da música portuguesa.
- Acho que as tradições são importantes.
Cultural notes
Fado is a traditional Portuguese music genre, recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. It expresses saudade (longing).