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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Portuguese with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. Hey everyone. It is so good to be here again. Lucas: It really is. We are back for episode 231. How are you feeling today? Luna: I am doing well. Actually, I have been thinking a lot about my free time lately. Lucas: Oh, that is a great topic. We often talk about work or daily routines. Luna: Right. But what do we actually do when we are not working? Lucas: Exactly. So today, we are going to talk about hobbies in Portuguese. Luna: I love this. Because knowing what people do for fun helps us connect. Lucas: Yes. And it is much more natural than just asking about the weather. Luna: Totally. So, let's start with the basics. How do I say I like something? Lucas: We use the verb gostar. To say I like playing chess, you would say: Eu gosto de jogar xadrez. Luna: Okay. Let me try that. Eu gosto de jogar xadrez. Lucas: Perfect. Your pronunciation was very clear there. Luna: Thanks. I always wanted to learn chess but I never had the time. Lucas: Well, now you have the phrase. Eu gosto de jogar xadrez. Luna: Eu gosto de jogar xadrez. It sounds simple enough. Lucas: It is. Now, sometimes we want to show more enthusiasm. Instead of just like, we can say adore. Luna: Adore? Like I really love it? Lucas: Exactly. If you love cooking, you can say: Eu adoro cozinhar. Luna: Oh, I do love cooking. Let me try: Eu adoro cozinhar. Lucas: That sounded wonderful. Very warm. Eu adoro cozinhar. Luna: Eu adoro cozinhar. I think I will practice that while I make dinner tonight. Lucas: That is a perfect way to practice. Now, how do we ask someone else about their hobbies? Luna: Is it similar to English? What do you do in your free time? Lucas: Yes. In Portuguese, we say: O que você faz nos tempos livres? Luna: Let me repeat that slowly. O que você faz nos tempos livres? Lucas: Very good. Just remember the link between vos and tempos. O que você faz nos tempos livres? Luna: O que você faz nos tempos livres? It flows nicely. Lucas: It does. This is a great question to ask a new friend at a cafe or on a train. Luna: I can imagine asking that right now. O que você faz nos tempos livres? Lucas: And if they answer, you might want to comment on their hobby. For example, if they read books. Luna: Reading is a big one for me. How do I say I spend a lot of time reading? Lucas: You can use the verb passar, which means to spend time. Eu passo muito tempo lendo. Luna: Let me try that. Eu passo muito tempo lendo. Lucas: Excellent. Your rhythm was spot on. Eu passo muito tempo lendo. Luna: Eu passo muito tempo lendo. It feels very natural to say. Lucas: It is. And finally, if you want to describe why you enjoy a hobby. Luna: Like saying it is relaxing? Lucas: Yes. You would say: É um hobby relaxante. Luna: Let me give that a shot. É um hobby relaxante. Lucas: Beautifully done. É um hobby relaxante. That is a lovely compliment to give someone. Luna: I feel like I have a whole conversation ready now. Thank you, Lucas. Lucas: You are welcome. Before we go, I want to mention Fexingo again. Luna: Yes, the platform that helps us learn languages step by step. Lucas: Exactly. If our episodes have helped you make progress, consider supporting us. Luna: It keeps the show ad-free and allows us to keep making these small lessons. Lucas: If you can, visit buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo to help out. Luna: Even a small gesture makes a huge difference for us. Thanks for listening. Lucas: Now, let's review our five phrases one more time to lock them in. Luna: Great idea. First up: Eu gosto de jogar xadrez. Lucas: Eu gosto de jogar xadrez. Meaning I like playing chess. Luna: Next: Eu adoro cozinhar. Lucas: Eu adoro cozinhar. Meaning I love cooking. Luna: Third: O que você faz nos tempos livres? Lucas: O que você faz nos tempos livres? Meaning What do you do in your free time? Luna: Fourth: Eu passo muito tempo lendo. Lucas: Eu passo muito tempo lendo. Meaning I spend a lot of time reading. Luna: And finally: É um hobby relaxante. Lucas: É um hobby relaxante. Meaning It is a relaxing hobby. Luna: Wow, those really stuck in my head after just saying them twice. Lucas: Repetition is our best friend here. Try using one of them today. Luna: I think I will ask a friend O que você faz nos tempos livres? Lucas: That is a perfect plan. Practice makes permanent. Luna: Yeah. See you next time for another little slice of Portuguese. Lucas: See you then. Keep practicing.