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Brazilian Drinks – Part II Posted by carol on Jan 30, 2016
While northern countries may be currently experiencing the chilly winter weather, Brazilian summer is in full steam. As we all know, it’s important to keep cool and hydrated when it’s hot, and there is a great variety of typical Brazilian beverages to help you with that. Last month I wrote about our most famous alcoholic…
Socially acceptable adjectives Posted by Ester on Jan 26, 2016
Last week we learned how to describe people em Português. Have you ever had to stop and think how to describe someone in a way that is not rude or offensive? Here is some vocabulary to help you with that. Since there are some terms in Portuguese which are considered the right ones when…
Expressions with the word água Posted by Ester on Jan 11, 2016
Oi gente! Let’s say someone asks you if you have been drinking “water that birds don’t drink”. Or if someone says they are going to your party “even if it is under the water”. Would you know how to respond to it? How about taking a look at some expressions and sayings which have the…
Onomatopeia – sounds “Translated” into words Posted by Ester on Jan 5, 2016
Oi pessoal! Espero que vocês tenham tido um ano novo maravilhoso. (I hope you had an amazing New Year’s) Getting used to sounds in other languages can be challenging since the letters as well as the combination of letter to make a sound can vary from language to language. For this reason, Onomatopeia (onomatopoeia) will…
Tradições de Ano Novo no Brazil – Brazilian New Year’s traditions Posted by carol on Dec 31, 2015
New Year’s eve is all about celebrating, exchanging greetings, reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. And, of course, popping champagne para dar boas-vindas (to welcome) the upcoming year with enthusiasm. Even though the general mood is of renewal and positivity, people honor the occasion differently across the globe. In Brazil, the…
Family tree em Português Posted by Ester on Dec 28, 2015
Oi pessoal! I hope you had a great Natal (Christmas) and had the chance to spend some time with your famíllia (family). Speaking of família, have you ever been in a situation when you are talking about someone and trying to explain what your relationship to that person is? If they are a cousin, or…
6 Tradições de Natal – Christmas traditions in Brazil Posted by Ester on Dec 21, 2015
It is Christmas week, everyone! Since Brasil is predominantly a Catholic country, Christmas is, for most people, connected to religion. However, even for people who are not religious, the families still get together, exchange presents and have a meal. Some Brazilian traditions are the same as other countries and some are different. Let’s check them…