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