Portuguese · BeginnerEu esqueci meu guarda-chuvaForgot my Umbrella

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00:00Intro
Hello, Ana! How are you doing today?
Hello, Lucas! Everything is great here! How about you?
Everything is fine, but today I had a small problem.
Oh, really? What happened to you earlier?
I left home very early in the morning.
Yes, the sun was pretty early today in the city.
Exactly! But then the weather changed completely.
Ah, the weather in Brazil changes very fast!
Yes, dark clouds appeared in the sky quickly.
And it started raining heavily, didn't it?
It was scary! I looked at my backpack.
And what did you realize at that moment?
I realized a very important thing.
Tell me now, Lucas! What did you realize?
I forgot my umbrella at home!
Oh no, Lucas! What a funny situation!
That is our phrase of the day today!
Perfect! Our phrase of the day is: I forgot my umbrella.
Today we are going to learn six useful phrases for rainy days.
That's right! Simple phrases for you to use in daily life.
And at the end, we will talk about the rain in São Paulo!
Yes, a very cool cultural fact about the city!
So get your coffee ready and let's study together!
Let's start our episode right now!
Ana, I want to tell the full story of today.
I want to hear everything! You can tell your story.
I went to the supermarket to buy bread and milk.
Is the supermarket close to your house?
It is ten minutes on foot from my house.
And was the sky blue when you left?
Yes, there was no cloud in the blue sky.
So you didn't take a jacket or an umbrella.
Exactly. I only left wearing a t-shirt and shorts.
And what happened when you left the store?
When I opened the store door, I saw the storm.
Wow! Did the rain start suddenly on the street?
Yes! A lot of water was falling from the sky.
And you looked at your hand, didn't you?
Yes, and I spoke loudly: I forgot my umbrella!
Did the people on the street look at you?
Yes, many people looked and laughed at me.
Poor you, Lucas! And what did you do?
I ran under the roof of a cafe.
Were there more people waiting out the rain with you?
There were five people under the small roof.
What a hassle! Rain in Brazil changes very fast.
Especially in summer, at four o'clock in the afternoon.
That reminds me of a fun fact about the city.
What is the fun fact about the city of São Paulo?
Do you know, Lucas, how people call São Paulo?
I think I know. It's Land of Drizzle, right?
Exactly! Land of Drizzle is a famous nickname.
What does the word garoa mean in Portuguese?
Garoa means a very fine and light rain.
Ah, I get it! Garoa is that fine rain that falls slowly.
Yes, in the old days that fine rain fell every day in São Paulo.
Nowadays we also have heavy storms in summer.
True. The weather has changed a bit in recent years.
But the nickname Land of Drizzle remains very famous.
Yes, every Brazilian knows this affectionate name.
In my story today, it was not a drizzle.
It wasn't? Was it a very heavy rain?
It was a huge storm with many loud thunders!
And you were without anything to protect yourself from water!
Indeed. I thought sadly: I forgot my umbrella again!
You always forget things when you leave home, Lucas!
I know, I need to pay more attention to the weather.
It's true! Checking the weather forecast helps a lot.
Lucas, when you were waiting at the cafe, did the rain take long?
It took almost a whole hour to slow down.
And did you stay standing there, all the time, without sitting?
Yes, because the cafe roof was very small.
At least you didn't get wet from head to toe!
It's true, my shoes got a little wet.
Next time, check the forecast on your phone!
For sure, now I look at my phone before leaving.
Now let's talk about our six phrases for today.
Great! What is the first phrase on our list?
The first phrase is: It is raining a lot.
That phrase is very easy and very useful.
When there is a lot of water falling, you say: It is raining a lot.
You can use this phrase with your friends.
Exactly! And what is the second phrase for today, Ana?
The second phrase is: I am going to get wet.
Attention to an important detail about grammatical gender!
Yes! Men say: I am going to get wet (masculine).
And women say: I am going to get wet (feminine).
Exactly! I say molhada and Lucas says molhado.
Very well remembered! The third phrase is a useful question.
What is the question for the third phrase, Lucas?
The question is: Do you have an umbrella?
Do you have an umbrella? It's great to ask for help!
Yes, you can ask someone at the bus stop.
And what is the fourth phrase of our episode?
The fourth phrase is: To look for a shelter.
What does the word abrigo mean in this phrase?
Abrigo means a safe place to not get wet.
Like a clothing store or a subway station!
That's right! And the fifth phrase is: To wait for the rain to pass.
To wait for the rain to pass is to be patient under cover.
Yes, you drink a coffee while the rain calms down.
And the sixth phrase is our main phrase!
Yes! The main phrase is: I forgot my umbrella.
Now I want to ask you a question, Lucas.
You can ask, Ana! I am ready to answer.
In real life, are you Team Lucas or Team Ana?
What do you mean Team Lucas or Team Ana? Explain!
The people in Team Lucas always forget the umbrella.
Ah I get it! And what do people in Team Ana do?
People in Team Ana carry an umbrella in their bag.
Even when the sun is shining very brightly?
Yes! I carry an umbrella in my bag every day.
Then I am definitely Team Lucas!
I already knew that! You are very forgetful, Lucas!
And our listeners? Are you Team Lucas or Team Ana?
I am sure that many listeners are Team Ana!
Now I have a question about numbers for you.
I like questions! What is your question about numbers?
How many people forget their umbrella on rainy days?
I think about thirty people out of every hundred.
I read a study about this, Ana. It says sixty out of every hundred people!
Wow! Sixty out of every hundred people is very high!
Yes, many people buy a new umbrella every month.
I heard that the umbrella is lost very often.
True! People forget it on the bus, on the subway, and in the store.
Therefore, the phrase I forgot my umbrella is important!
For sure! Everyone needs to use this phrase one day.
Lucas, do you remember another situation with heavy rain?
I remember a day at Copacabana beach.
At the beach? And did it start raining suddenly too?
Yes! The sky got dark and all the people ran.
Everyone wanted to look for a shelter fast!
Exactly! Me and my friends ran to a kiosk.
And had you taken an umbrella to the beach?
Of course not! Who takes an umbrella to the beach?
So once again you forgot the umbrella!
Yes! On that day I shouted: I forgot my umbrella!
It's time for our practical test today!
I love the practical test! You can send the questions.
I will give the scenarios and you answer in Portuguese.
Agreed! I am super prepared to answer each question.
Scenario number one! Water falls very hard on the street. How do you describe this weather?
That's easy! I say right away: It is raining a lot!
Excellent answer! What do you say about the street?
I say that the street is full of water.
Very well! Let's now go to scenario number two.
Send scenario number two, Ana! I am ready.
You are without a jacket in the rain. What will happen to your clothes?
I answer without delay: I am going to get wet!
Perfect! And in my place as a woman?
In your place as a woman, you say: I am going to get wet!
Very good! You remembered the grammatical gender rule.
I am very attentive today regarding Portuguese rules!
Scenario number three! You see a person with an umbrella on the street. What do you ask?
I come close and politely ask: Do you have an umbrella?
Great question! It's a very simple and direct phrase.
Yes, and the person can share the umbrella with me.
Scenario number four! The storm is strong and you want to protect yourself. What do you say?
I say to my friend: I need to look for a shelter!
Excellent! Look for a shelter under the store roof.
That's it! A shoe store or a very warm bakery.
Scenario number five! You found a shelter and are in no rush. What do you decide to do?
I say with much calm: I am going to wait for the rain to pass.
Very good! Waiting for the rain to pass is a smart idea.
Yes, it is much better than walking in a heavy storm.
Scenario number six! The most important moment of our test!
I am anxious for this last scenario of our test.
You arrive home, and see your bag without the umbrella. What do you say?
I say with sadness: I forgot my umbrella!
Sensational, Lucas! You got all the test answers right!
I trained a lot for today's episode!
Congratulations! You used all six of our phrases successfully.
And did our listeners also get everything right at home?
I am sure they did! They are excellent students.
We are reaching the end of our episode today!
Ah, what a pity! Time passes very fast when we chat.
But before finishing, we have a practical task for you.
What is today's task for our listeners?
Our task for today is to speak out loud.
I love practicing speaking in front of the mirror!
Go in front of the mirror in your room today.
Look at the mirror with great attention and courage.
And say three times, out loud, our phrase of the day!
Say very clearly: I forgot my umbrella!
Repeat two more times to memorize easily.
That will help you speak Portuguese with more confidence.
And don't forget to put the umbrella in your bag tomorrow!
Yes, don't do like me in the supermarket story!
Thank you very much for listening to our podcast today.
Practice every day and listen to this episode again.
A big hug to all of you and see you soon!
Bye, everyone! See you next episode!

Key phrases

6 to keep
Eu esqueci meu guarda-chuvaEu esqueci meu guarda-chuva
I forgot my umbrella
Saí correndo e só na rua lembrei: eu esqueci meu guarda-chuva.I rushed out and only on the street did I remember: I forgot my umbrella.
Está chovendo muitoEstá chovendo muito
it's raining hard
Olha pela janela: está chovendo muito agora.Look out the window: it's raining hard now.
Vou ficar molhadoVou ficar molhado
I'm going to get wet
Sem capa de chuva, vou ficar molhado até em casa.Without a raincoat, I'll get soaked all the way home.
Você tem um guarda-chuva?Você tem um guarda-chuva?
Do you have an umbrella?
Você tem um guarda-chuva? O meu ficou no carro.Do you have an umbrella? Mine's in the car.
Procurar um abrigoProcurar um abrigo
look for shelter
Vamos procurar um abrigo debaixo da marquise da padaria.Let's look for shelter under the bakery awning.
Esperar a chuva passarEsperar a chuva passar
wait for the rain to pass
Fica aqui um pouco: dá para esperar a chuva passar.Stay here a bit: we can wait for the rain to pass.

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falar em voz alta
Today's small task

And don't forget to put the umbrella in your bag tomorrow!And don't forget to put the umbrella in your bag tomorrow!

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