Free Portuguese reading practice - Elementary (A2)
Practise reading in Portuguese at Elementary (A2), where you read short texts on familiar, everyday topics, using past and present tenses and high-frequency vocabulary. Each short passage comes with comprehension questions, and you can tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud. Free, with no ads and no account required.
Tomás mora num apartamento pequeno perto do centro. Todas as manhãs acorda às sete horas. Primeiro toma um café e come pão com queijo. Depois toma banho e veste roupa confortável. A seguir vai para o trabalho de comboio. A viagem dura quinze minutos e quase sempre vai cheio. No escritório trabalha com números no computador. À tarde volta para casa e lê um livro no sofá. Antes de dormir, telefona à sua mãe. O Tomás gosta da sua rotina calma e simples.
How does Tomás get to work?
AHe walks
BHe goes by traincorrect
CHe drives a car
DHe rides a bike
In the app, tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud.
Passages are pitched just above your current level, so almost every word is one you know - the way reading actually builds a language.
Questions test whether you understood the passage, not whether you can match words - each has a short explanation.
Tap any word for an instant translation and hear it spoken, learning vocabulary in context.
Difficulty adapts as you go, and your streak and saved words are kept on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes - Comprehendo is completely free, with no ads. You can practise without creating an account; optional Google sign-in only syncs your progress across your devices.
Do I need an account?
No. Your level, streaks and saved words are kept on your device when signed out. Signing in is optional and only used to sync progress across devices.
How does Portuguese reading practice work?
Comprehendo generates a short Portuguese passage at your level with a few comprehension questions. Tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud, so you pick up vocabulary in context as you read.
What levels does it cover?
From A1 (beginner) through to upper-intermediate, with difficulty that adapts as you improve.