Archive for December, 2008
Shopping Vocabulary in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Dec 10, 2008
Today, we’re going to take a look at the names of different types of business establishments in Portuguese. shopping – mall loja – store pet shop – pet store loja de sapatos – shoe store loja de roupa – clothing store supermercado – supermarket hortifruti – produce store açougue – butcher shop padaria – bakery…
Off the Beaten Path Posted by Rachel on Dec 9, 2008
Today we’re starting a new series, “Off the Beaten Path,” to feature tourist attractions in Brazil that few foreigners know about. The Tapajós River runs from the north of Mato Grosso state through the Amazon all the way to Pará state. The river reaches 21 kilometers at its largest width, making it practically a freshwater…
São Paulo Wins Brasileirão 2008 Posted by Rachel on Dec 8, 2008
Brazil’s nationwide soccer championship came to a close yesterday when São Paulo FC won, beating Goiás 1-0. The championship included all Brazilian first division teams from cities across the country, and is arguably Brazil’s most important annual soccer event (aside from World Cup years). But the interesting thing about the Brasileirão championship is that the…
Brazilian Cooking Series: Part IV Posted by Rachel on Dec 5, 2008
Today, we’re going to learn about rabanada, a traditional Christmas dessert in Brazil. Rabanada is the Brazilian equivalent of French toast. To make it, you take slices of wheat bread and soak them in milk, wine, or sugar, slather them with eggs and fry them. When ready, they are usually coated in sugar and/or cinnamon…
Brazil in the Headlines Posted by Rachel on Dec 4, 2008
Let’s take a look at some headlines from this week: Brazil aims to repair ports destroyed by floods, AP Brazilian real plunges to 8-week low, Bloomberg Brazil banker jailed for bribery, BBC Petrobras says no plans to cut investments, Reuters GM faces sales slump in once hot Brazil, CNN Money Rays expanding reach to Brazil…
At the Salon: Portuguese Vocabulary Posted by Rachel on Dec 3, 2008
Beauty is of the utmost importance in Brazil, so let’s take a look at some vocabulary related to the beauty salon. cabelereiro – hairdresser corte – hair cut escova – hair straightening barba – shave (beard) manicure – manicure pedicure – pedicure tintura – hair coloring/dye job alongamento – hair extensions depilação – waxing relaxamento…
The Brazilian Super Rich Posted by Rachel on Dec 2, 2008
Even though the economic crisis has shaken the United States and countries around the world, the upper crust of Brazilian society appears to be worry-free. The luxury goods market, known as the triple-A market in Brazil, grew 17% in 2007, and typically moves US$4,500,000,000 each year. In fact, in the past two years, the number…