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13 Brazilian Portuguese expressions with the verb “dar” Posted by Ester on Apr 27, 2015
Olá pessoal. Nesta semana (this week) we are going take a look at some idiomatic expressions with the verb dar. This verb means literally to give, but it could also mean something else if applied to the contexts below: Dar zebra Meaning: zebra means the same in English as it does in Portuguese with…
Calvin and Hobbes in Portuguese Posted by Adir on Jul 24, 2013
Hey, there! The Calvin and Hobbes comic strips are very famous in Brazil so I decided to “borrow” one from their Facebook page in Portuguese so we can have fun and learn at the same time. Enjoy! Useful Vocabulary mongo = idiot, moron cartão de ódio = hate card buquê = bouquet murcho = wilted…
Feliz Páscoa! Posted by Adir on Apr 6, 2012
Feliz Páscoa, pessoal! Happy Easter, y’all! Here’s a small video I made to wish you a very Happy Easter! Coelhinho da Páscoa Coelhinho da Páscoa, que trazes pra mim? [Easter Bunnsy, what do you bring to me?] Um ovo, dois ovos, três ovos, assim? [One egg, two eggs, three eggs, like this?] 2x Coelhinho da…
Superstitions in Brazil Posted by Adir on Mar 30, 2012
Olá, tudo bem? I was thinking one of these days about our superstitions in Brazil. Brazil is known for being a superstitious country, mainly due to our deeply rooted religious history and background. Let me cut to the chase and show you some of our superstitions. Bater na madera. We knock on wood three times…
Feliz Dia da Mulher! Posted by polyana on Mar 9, 2012
Yesterday was International Women’s Day, and here in Brazil, it’s widely celebrated. I even got perks at work from the guys, like a paid lunch, and hugs congratulating me on my day! And then my mother and I popped open a bottle of wine to celebrate us 🙂 So here are a few classic MPB…
Brazilian Habits: Kisses Posted by Rachel on Feb 11, 2012
A habit that’s important to take note of in Brazil is how kisses are used as greetings. In some regions, it’s common to give one kiss, while in others, it’s common to give two. For example, in Rio de Janeiro it’s common to give two kisses, while in São Paulo, it’s more common to give…
New Year’s Eve Fashion in Brazil Posted by polyana on Dec 26, 2011
In Brazil, we traditionally wear white on New Year’s eve. Why white? Because white symbolizes harmony, balance, and can be used to purify energies for a peaceful new year! Both men and women alike will wear different white or gold outfits according to the celebration they attend…