# From Sneezes to Strokes: An Alfama Artist's Journey

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Podcast: [Fluent Fiction - Portuguese (Portugal) 🇵🇹](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-portuguese-portugal-6919342)
Published: 2026-05-30T22:46:02+00:00
Episode link: https://www.fluentfiction.com/pt/episode/2026-05-30-22-34-02-pt
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Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇵🇹 : From Sneezes to Strokes: An Alfama Artist's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/pt/episode/2026-05-30-22-34-02-pt Story Transcript: Pt: Tiago estava no coração de Lisboa, no colorido e histórico bairro da Alfama. En: Tiago was in the heart of Lisboa, in the colorful and historic neighborhood of Alfama. Pt: A Primavera trazia uma brisa fresca, perfumada pelas flores que começavam a florescer ao longo do rio Tejo. En: Spring brought a fresh breeze, scented by the flowers beginning to bloom along the rio Tejo. Pt: As ruas estavam enfeitadas com bandeiras e serpentinas, recordações dos dias do Carnaval que recentemente terminara, mas cuja energia ainda pairava no ar. En: The streets were decorated with flags and streamers, reminders of the Carnival days that had recently ended, but whose energy still lingered in the air. Pt: Tiago era um jovem artista, atraído por Lisboa pela sua vibrante vida cultural. En: Tiago was a young artist, drawn to Lisboa by its vibrant cultural life. Pt: Queria capturar a essência do bairro nas suas telas. En: He wanted to capture the essence of the neighborhood on his canvases. Pt: Contudo, havia um problema. En: However, there was a problem. Pt: Uma estranha alergia atrapalhava os seus planos. En: A strange allergy was thwarting his plans. Pt: Sempre que saía para andar pelas ruelas de Alfama, começava a espirrar e a sentir os olhos a lacrimejar. En: Whenever he went out to walk through the alleys of Alfama, he would start sneezing and his eyes would water. Pt: A inspiração fugia-lhe entre as mãos, assim como a saúde. En: Inspiration slipped through his fingers, along with his health. Pt: No seu prédio vivia Margarida, uma chef dedicada, conhecida por ser capa…

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