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Brazilian Cooking Series: Part I Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 10, 2008
In this new series, we’re going to look at a Brazilian dish, its origins, and how to prepare it, so that you can get a taste of Brazil as you study Brazilian Portuguese. Today, we’re going to look at the most famous Brazilian dish, feijoada. This dish, a bean and meat stew, has its…
Brazilian Fruit Series: Part III Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 4, 2008
Today we’re going to look at the cashew fruit, called caju in Portuguese. Known as acayu or aca-iu, this fruit grows in the Northeast of Brazil. It grows on a tree averaging 10 – 12 meters tall, and the fruit grows from red flowers. The fruit that emerges is the “false fruit” known as…
Obama Running for Office…in Brazil Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 3, 2008
Local elections are rapidly approaching in Brazil. According to the Brazilian press, at least five candidates running in the local elections throughout the country are using the name “Barack Obama” in an effort to garner votes. The candidates, who are running for municipal positions, have registered their names as Obama on the ballots. The…
Sea Lion Takes a Trip to Rio Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 31, 2008
A two-meter long leão-marinho (sea lion) washed up on the shore of the Praia de Sepetiba in the west part of Rio de Janeiro on Friday. He appeared to be injured, but before firefighters could move him, he returned to the ocean. However, the sea lion reappeared on Sunday on someone’s front porch on the…
Tools for Traveling in Brazil Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 27, 2008
Globo Online has a few different tools that can help you plan your trip while traveling in Brazil, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Maps Traffic: check traffic conditions on the major roads in Rio and São Paulo, which is very important during rush hour and lunch time; Find a street: locate your…
Brazilian Fruit Series: Part II Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 25, 2008
Today we’re going to look at the acerola fruit, native to northern Brazil, Central America, and the Antilles. Also known as the “Antilles cherry” and the “barbarian’s cherry,” this fruit does in fact resemble the North American cherry, and grows on trees that can reach up to 3 meters high. The tree produces pinkish-white flowers…
Amazon Monkey in Minas Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 21, 2008
A large monkey from the Amazon appeared yesterday in a small town in Minas Gerais, much to the surprise of residents, since the area is quite far from the rainforest. Firemen tried to catch the monkey to bring him to Ibama, the authorities responsible for wild animals. The monkey, however, outsmarted them, and is still…