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- Lucas: Hey there, welcome back to Learn Portuguese with Fexingo. I'm Lucas, and as always, I've got my favorite co-host, Luna, with me. Luna: Hi, Lucas! And hi, everyone out there! Ready to get moving today? Lucas: Oh, I love that energy, Luna. Because today, we're talking about a topic that gets people out of their seats. Luna: Ooh, are we finally doing sports? Because I've been waiting for this one. Lucas: We absolutely are. And let me tell you, if you've been following along, you already know a lot of the words we'll need. Luna: Like from the verbs episode? We know falar and ouvir, but I think we need some action words. Lucas: Exactly. But don't worry, we'll keep it small and simple. Today, we're focusing on a few key phrases to talk about sports, especially the world's favorite: futebol. Luna: Futebol! I hear that all the time. Is that just soccer? I think it means soccer. Lucas: You've got it, Luna. Futebol is soccer. And let's start with a very useful phrase: Eu gosto de futebol. I like soccer. Luna: Eu gosto de futebol. Hmm, that sounds like 'I like soccer'. I can say that because I do like watching it. Lucas: And it's a great way to connect with people in Brazil or Portugal. Sports are a big deal there. Luna: Okay, so what if I actually play? How do I say 'I play soccer'? Lucas: That's a fantastic question. You'd say: Eu jogo futebol. I play soccer. Jogo comes from the verb jogar, which means to play. Luna: Eu jogo futebol. Eu jogo futebol. So, I can say that when someone asks about my hobbies. That's useful. Lucas: And maybe you're not playing, but you're going to watch a game. You could say: Vou ao jogo. That means 'I'm going to the game.' Luna: Vou ao jogo. So, 'jogo' here is the game itself, not the verb. Lucas: Right. Jogo can be both the noun for game and the verb 'I play'. Context helps you figure it out. Luna: Okay, so if I'm at a game, and I want to know the score, what do I ask? I'm always lost. Lucas: Great question. You'd ask: Quem está ganhando? Who is winning? That's super handy when you're watching with friends. Luna: Quem está ganhando? Quem está ganhando? That sounds like a mouthful, but I think I can manage. Lucas: And if your team scores, you might hear everyone shout: É um gol! It's a goal! You can use that when you're celebrating. Luna: É um gol! That's fun. I hope I get to use that soon. Lucas: Oh, you will. Now let's put these together in a little scene. Imagine you're at a park, and you see someone playing soccer. Luna: Okay, I'm imagining. It's a sunny day, I'm walking, and I stop to watch. Lucas: You could say to your friend: Eu gosto de futebol. Eu jogo futebol também. That means 'I like soccer. I play soccer too.' Luna: Oh, that's nice. So I'm making a friend. Then I might ask: Quem está ganhando? Lucas: Perfect. And then you get invited to join. You'd say: Vou ao jogo amanhã. I'm going to the game tomorrow. Luna: Vou ao jogo amanhã. That's a full plan. I love it. Lucas: And if a goal happens, you just shout: É um gol! And everyone celebrates with you. Luna: I can practice that. É um gol! É um gol! Lucas: You're a natural. And before we keep going, I want to mention something that keeps Fexingo running. Luna: Oh, is this about supporting the show? Because I'm all for that. Lucas: Yeah. If these episodes have been helping you learn, and you want to help us keep making them, you can support us at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: That's a simple way to show some love. And every bit helps, no pressure. Lucas: Exactly. Now, back to the game. Remember the phrase: Eu jogo futebol. Let's say it together, Luna. Luna: Eu jogo futebol. Lucas: And if you want to say 'I play sports' in general, you can say: Eu jogo esportes. But futebol is the classic. Luna: Eu jogo esportes. That's good to know. But I'm still practicing futebol because it's so common. Lucas: Absolutely, it's everywhere. Now, let's do a quick review. I'll say the phrase, and you repeat after me. Lucas: Eu gosto de futebol. Luna: Eu gosto de futebol. Lucas: Eu jogo futebol. Luna: Eu jogo futebol. Lucas: Vou ao jogo. Luna: Vou ao jogo. Lucas: Quem está ganhando? Luna: Quem está ganhando? Lucas: É um gol! Luna: É um gol! Lucas: Perfect. You're ready to talk about sports in Portuguese now. And if you want more practice, don't forget, all these phrases are in the episode notes. Luna: So, grab a friend, go watch a game, and use these phrases. I'll see you next time. Lucas: And remember, practice makes progress. Até logo! Luna: Até logo, everyone!