Can understand simple narratives about the past
Comprehend past stories
Vocabulary
história — story
A do meu avô é muito interessante.
My grandfather's story is very interesting.acontecer — to happen
O que é que aconteceu ontem?
What happened yesterday?quando — when
era criança, brincava na rua.
When I was a child, I played in the street.lembrar-se — to remember
Lembro-me daquele dia perfeitamente.
I remember that day perfectly.naquela época — at that time
não havia internet.
At that time there was no internet.recordar — to recall
Recordo-me bem daquela viagem.
I recall that trip well.
Grammar
understanding past narratives
Following sequences of past events
- Quando era criança, vivia no Algarve.
- Um dia, aconteceu algo estranho.
Cultural notes
Portuguese oral tradition values storytelling. Grandparents often share stories about the past, especially about rural life and traditions.