Why European Portuguese is different
Different pronunciation
European Portuguese swallows unstressed vowels and sounds sharper than Brazilian. Train your ear on the real thing from day one instead of relearning later.
Different everyday words
Comboio not trem, pequeno-almoço not café da manhã, telemóvel not celular. Dialecto teaches the words people in Portugal actually use.
Formal and informal done right
Tu vs. você works differently in Portugal than in Brazil. Practice conversations that get the register right, so you don't sound off.
How you'll learn Portuguese with Dialecto
- Role-play real situations — order a bica in a Lisbon café, check in at a hotel in Porto, chat with locals at the market.
- Remember words for good with mnemonic flashcards — every word gets a memory trick and a picture, spaced repetition brings it back right before you'd forget.
- Prepare for your trip — tell Dialecto your travel plans and get practice missions built around the exact conversations you'll have in Portugal.
- Learn with Portuguese music — current hit playlists from Portugal, one tap away on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube.
- Start from zero — everything is built for beginner level, with guidance in English.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dialecto teach European or Brazilian Portuguese?
European Portuguese only — the variant spoken in Portugal. Vocabulary, phrases, and conversation scenarios all follow European usage, so what you learn matches what you'll hear in Lisbon or Porto.
Can I start as a complete beginner?
Yes. Dialecto is designed for beginners: you start with the most useful everyday words and phrases, and the app adapts the difficulty as you progress.
Is Dialecto free?
You can download Dialecto free on iOS and Android. Premium unlocks unlimited practice and starts with a 3-day free trial — cancel anytime.
How fast can I learn enough for a trip to Portugal?
With the trip missions feature, you practice exactly the conversations your trip will involve — most learners feel ready for café, restaurant, and small-talk situations within a few weeks of regular practice.