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College Majors in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Nov 20, 2008
In Brazil, a college major is called a graduação. Unlike American universities, Brazilian colleges allow students to graduate as lawyers, doctors, and other specialized careers from their undergraduate studies, which for these majors is sometimes more than four years of study. We’re going to take a look at some common Brazilian majors: Administração: Administration Arquitetura…
Brazilian Profile: Leandro Barbosa Posted by Rachel on Nov 17, 2008
At six foot three inches tall, it may seem ironic that Leandro Barbosa acquired the nickname “Leandrinho” (Little Leandro) while growing up in his native Brazil. But when he arrived in the US and began playing in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns, he got a new nickname: the Brazilian Blur. Leandro grew up in…
Brazilian Profile: Ruy Barbosa Posted by Rachel on Oct 30, 2008
Ruy Barbosa is one of Brazil’s great figures and all-around renaissance men: he was a writer, philosopher, lawyer, politican, diplomat, and translator. Born in Salvador in 1849, he grew up in Bahia, where his teachers recognized him as a great mind and talent. He went to São Paulo to study law, and began his law…
Brazilian Profile: Sônia Braga Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 24, 2008
Born in Maringá, Paraná in 1950 to a seamstress mother and a realtor father, Sônia Braga went on to become one of Brazil’s most famous and successful actresses. Sônia began her career at age 18, when she starred in the musical Hair. From there, she moved on to TV and film. She got her big break…
Brazilian Profile: Cazuza Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 12, 2008
Born Agenor de Miranda Araújo Neto, this singer is one of Brazil’s most beloved, and was known as Cazuza, and also as O Poeta (the poet). He was the son of an upper class Carioca family, and grew up during the 60s and 70s. He joined a rock band called Barão Vermelho, and sang and…
Brazilian Profile: César Cielo Filho Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 17, 2008
Only 21 years old, swimmer César Cielo Filho made Olympic and Brazilian history this weekend at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He won the bronze in the 100m free, and won the gold in the 50m free, also breaking a world record at 21.30 seconds. Born in Santa Bárbara d’Oeste, São Paulo, César is now a…
Brazilian Profile: Marta Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 8, 2008
One of Brazil’s biggest soccer stars is Marta, voted best female player in the world for the past two years. Pelé nicknamed her “Pelé in Skirts.” She’s played all over the world. And she’s only twenty two years old. She will play for Brazil at the Beijing Olympics, and already kicked off the games with…