I admire and applaud the commitment and effort. It will pay off on so many levels as you become fully integrated into the culture. You cannot be truly in the game if you stay on the linguistic sideline. In my experience the locals are always understanding, appreciative, and encouraging of an earnest attempt to communicate in their language - knowing full well it is not your native tongue. Full marks! Boa sorte!
From my comfy chair in the US ,this does sound like fun. Kudos for trying so hard .
It really seems to be a mix of French and Spanish. Good for you trying to master it.
I admire and applaud the commitment and effort. It will pay off on so many levels as you become fully integrated into the culture. You cannot be truly in the game if you stay on the linguistic sideline. In my experience the locals are always understanding, appreciative, and encouraging of an earnest attempt to communicate in their language - knowing full well it is not your native tongue. Full marks! Boa sorte!
Glad to see you are working hard on your Portuguese.
FYI, open and closed vowels don't have anything to do with short and long vowels.
So great to hear your voice!