Can describe events reported in the media
Discuss media reports
Vocabulary
acontecer — to happen
O que aconteceu na cidade?
What happened in the city?reportagem — report
A foi muito detalhada.
The report was very detailed.
rádio — radio
Ouço a enquanto trabajo.
I listen to the radio while working.evento — event
O aconteceu ontem.
The event happened yesterday.descrever — to describe
Consigo o que vi.
I can describe what I saw.explicar — to explain
O repórter explicou a situação.
The reporter explained the situation.
Grammar
describing media events
Using past tense to describe reported events
- O repórter descreveu o acidente.
- A notícia explicou os motivos.
Cultural notes
Portuguese news reporting often includes regional perspectives. Local news is important in smaller communities.