Learn Portuguese words, from obrigado to saudade

We help you remember Portuguese words — your vocabulary with translation, examples and reviews.

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Your own vocabulary

Learn the words you actually need

A ready-made word card

Translation, examples and audio appear on their own

We help you not forget

We bring words back to practice at the right moment

3 steps to make the words stick

  1. Add a word or phrase you came across in real life

  2. We build a practice plan so the words stay with you

  3. Practise 10 minutes a day — and your vocabulary keeps growing

Why it works

Not just a word list

VibeLing turns your vocabulary into personal practice: hard words come back more often, familiar ones less.

This is how words look in VibeLing

[aˈmigu]

friendnoun

Pessoa por quem se tem afeto e confiança.

Example

Meu amigo me ajudou com a mudança.

My friend helped me with the move.

[bɾĩˈkaɾ]

playverb

Divertir-se com jogos, bonecos ou brincadeiras.

Example

As crianças adoram brincar no parque.

The children love to play in the park.

[ˈkazɐ]

housenoun

Construção onde as pessoas moram.

Example

Comprei uma casa perto do centro.

I bought a house near the centre.

People learn what they actually need

Portuguese: what is hardest to remember

Portuguese is full of nasal sounds and swallowed endings, so a word on a list is easy to recognize by sight but hard to hear or say. Without audio and context, Portuguese words fade fast.

  • Nasal vowels (ã, õ) and reduced vowels in European Portuguese make audio essential, not optional.
  • Noun gender and articles (o/a, um/uma) are easier to remember together with the word in an example.
  • Lots of false friends with Spanish — the real meaning is clearer inside a sentence.
Practice the hard words

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn Portuguese words as a beginner?
Add simple words and VibeLing gives you translation, an example and audio with correct pronunciation; spaced repetition helps at any level.
European or Brazilian Portuguese?
Add words in whichever variety you are learning. Each word is shown in a sentence and read aloud, so the differences are clear in context.
Does VibeLing help with pronunciation?
Yes — every word has audio, so you remember how it sounds, including the nasal vowels.
How do I build Portuguese vocabulary?
Add new words regularly and do short sessions; the spaced-repetition schedule picks the right moment to review.
Can I learn words I add myself?
Yes. In VibeLing you can add any Portuguese words and phrases yourself — from books, shows, lessons, work or everyday conversations. For every word the app builds a card with translation, examples and pronunciation.

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