Entre Fados e Saudades: Master Untranslatable Portuguese Concepts

Born and raised in Alfama, published two poetry collections, works at a bookshop in Chiado, became friends with Mateo when she heard him speaking Spanish outside his apartment

Third-generation fado musician, studied philosophy at Universidade de Lisboa but chose music, plays at various casas de fado in Alfama and Mouraria

Teaches Romance linguistics, specializes in Portuguese etymology and language contact, met Mateo at a literary event, loves discussing Spanish-Portuguese differences

From São Paulo, moved to Lisboa 2 years ago for work, designer at a creative agency, navigates being Brazilian in Portugal with humor and grace