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Dating in Portuguese Posted by Nicole on Jun 14, 2015
Olá pessoal! Portuguese has many unique phrases and here are some phrases for dating: Namorar This is “to date.” Namorado/a is boyfriend/girlfriend. This is pretty clear in Portuguese. Noivo/a would be fiancé/fiancée. Marido/esposa is husband/wife. Apaixonar This is the step between gostar (to like) and amar (to love). It basically is the act of falling in love…
When and How to Use the Crase Posted by Nicole on Jun 6, 2015
The elusive crase! We all see it from time to time…but do we know exactly when and how to use it, or the rules attached to it? It’s an interesting part of Portuguese grammar and here’s the scoop: When you use the feminine article “a” or the pronoun “a” with the preposition “a”, you need…
Iguaçu Falls Posted by Nicole on May 31, 2015
Most everyone knows Niagara Falls at the border of the United States and Canada, but have you heard of Iguaçu Falls at the border of Brazil and Argentina? These cachoeiras (waterfalls) are massive with a width of almost two miles and tons of little ilhas (islands) splitting the falls up into different parts. While most…
Street Foods – Involve Your Taste Buds! Posted by Nicole on May 21, 2015
Olá pessoal! Brazilian cuisine is incredible. And while you’re traveling in Brazil, you’ll encounter many different styles of Brazilian cooking. Today I’m going to give you a glimpse of food you’ll find while you’re walking on the street or going through a Brazilian airport. These foods are easy to buy and usually easy on your…
Common Expressions Posted by Nicole on May 13, 2015
Brazilian Portuguese has a lot of unique expressions and quirks. That is why Portuguese is overall a wonderful language and fun to learn as a second language! Here, I’ve made a short list of the most useful expressions that helped me when I was first learning Portuguese. Tranquilo This word can be used in a few…
Transition Words (Palavras Conectivas) – Improve Your Writing! Posted by Nicole on May 6, 2015
In any language, it’s important to make your writing flow for your reader. This helps you get your point across and allows your reader to leave with an understanding of what you’re trying to say. While you’re improving your writing in Portuguese, it’s important to use phrases and words that introduce your next point or…
Festival Folclórico de Parintins Posted by Nicole on Apr 30, 2015
Olá pessoal! Todo mundo conhece o Carnaval, né? I’m sure you’ve all heard about Carnaval! But have you heard of Festival Folclórico de Parintins, AKA Boi? Boi is the second most popular festival in all of Brazil! Advinhe o que é o primeiro? (Advinhar is “to guess”) Carnaval is the first which puts Boi in second place…