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Parabéns, Twitter! Posted by Rachel on Mar 27, 2012
Twitter turned six last week, and to mark the anniversary of its creation, Brazilian website Youpix made a great infographic describing facts about the site as well as a timeline. Twitter, like other social networking sites, is hugely popular in Brazil, and has one of the largest user bases in the world. Twitter has undergone…
Beth’s Tuna Patê! Posted by Adir on Mar 5, 2012
A patê is a kind of paste of puree and you can make it with virtually anything. Here in Brazil we use a solid ingredient, ranging from vegetables, cooked meat, fish, and also use mayonnaise or creme de leite (fresh milk cream) to mix it all up. Early in January I was at a friend’s…
Brazilian Dessert Recipe: Pavê Posted by Rachel on Feb 27, 2012
Today we’re going to learn how to make an incredibly delicious dessert, called pavê. Though it’s a popular dessert in Brazil, it’s actually of French origins, and the word “pavé” comes from the word for the stones used to pave the streets. The most common joke–using a play on words–you’ll hear when people eat pavê…
O Ano Começa Depois do Carnaval Posted by polyana on Feb 17, 2012
To start off Carnaval, which officially starts today in many peoples’ hearts, minds, and thirst. Let’s listen to some classic Carnaval parade songs, shall we? Turma do Funil (1956) Chegou a turma do funil / Todo mundo bebe / Mas ninguém dorme no ponto / Ai ai, ninguém dorme no ponto / Nós é que…
Recife’s Embassy of Giant Dolls Posted by Rachel on Feb 16, 2012
It’s Carnival in Brazil! But year-round, you can see one of Recife and Olinda’s Carnival traditions on display at the Embaixada dos Bonecos Gigantes, or Embassy of Giant Dolls. Located in old Recife, you can see the amazing craftmanship of the massive dolls that are a part of Recife’s Carnival festivities for the year, and…
Brazilian Yelp Posted by Rachel on Jan 29, 2012
Ever wondered where to go to look for reviews of businesses in Brazil? There are a few places to look, but what’s sometimes called the “Brazilian Yelp” is a site called Kekanto, that has reviews of services and local business throughout the country. It’s also an app that can be used on mobile devices. Kekanto…
Idioms in Brazilian Portuguese – Part 02 Posted by Adir on Jan 20, 2012
E aí, pessoal? Tudo bem? Let’s learn today some very interesting idioms in Brazilian Portuguese. Remember that languages are full of idioms and it’s always a good idea to be able to recognize and learn them. Vamos começar? Andar na linha – literally it means to “walk on the line”. This idiom is used when…