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Ouço o rádio na cozinha.

Ouço o rádio na cozinha.
I listen to the radio in the kitchen.
From Lesson 93:Pedir e ouvir no presente·Portuguese (Portugal)

Questions & Answers about Ouço o rádio na cozinha.

Why is there a "ç" in ouço?
The verb ouvir (to hear/listen) is irregular. In the present tense "I" form, it becomes ouço. The cedilla (ç) is used to keep a soft "s" sound before the letter "o".
Why isn't there a word for "to" after ouço?
In English, we say "listen TO the radio." In Portuguese, the verb ouvir connects directly to the object without a preposition. So, you just say ouvir o rádio (literally "hear the radio").
Is rádio always masculine? I feel like I've seen a rádio before.
It changes based on the meaning! O rádio (masculine) refers to the physical device or the audio broadcast you listen to at home. A rádio (feminine) refers to a radio station or the broadcasting industry itself. Since you are listening to the device in the kitchen, it is o rádio.
What about the verb escutar? Could I say escuto o rádio?
Yes, you could. While escutar specifically means "to listen" (paying attention), in Portugal, ouvir is highly common for both "to hear" and "to listen." Saying ouço o rádio is completely natural.

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