Archive for 'Entertainment'
Gente Boa Contest in Rio Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 20, 2008
One of Brazil’s most important newspapers, O Globo, is sponsoring a contest in Rio de Janeiro to pick Rio’s most popular figura, which translates best as a “colorful character.” For five years, the newspaper has had an annual competition to decide which Carioca (a person who lives in Rio) is the most popular colorful character…
And the Winner Is… Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 10, 2007
Parabéns Leanna for scoring a perfect 20/20!! First of all, I have to say that I was extremely impressed by both the volume and quality of the responses that came in from all of you lovely readers out there. A true testament both to the vigor with which you all pursue knowledge of the Portuguese…
Jazzafinado Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 23, 2007
This talented band from Rio shows how deeply intertwined samba and jazz have become within the elite community of musicians in the Cidade Maravilhosa. To boot, the members of Jazzafinado are, I believe, all under 30. The name is a play on words. Afinar means to tune as in ‘to tune an instrument. João Gilberto…
Pegadinha – Elevator Prank Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 31, 2007
Pegadinha is the Portuguese word for ‘prank;’ it is quite commonly used in Brazil, thanks in large part to the prevalence of TV prank shows. Click here to watch a hilarious video where a public elevator is outfitted as a toilet, complete with an actor playing the role of an alarmed patron. A useful piece…