Archive for 'Vocabulary'
What the heck does “Xô” mean? Posted by Adir on Dec 15, 2014
“Xô” is something (as I can’t quite say it’s an expression) that we say when we want something away from us, when we don’t want it to approach. A really common and widespread one is Xô, Saravá! Although saravá has a good connotation in a few religious groups it has received, over time, a quite…
To Be: Ficar or Estar? Posted by Adir on Dec 1, 2014
Olá, pessoal! Many Portuguese learners will often use the word estar instead of ficar when referring to the verb “to be”, most definitely because that is exactly how it would be said in English. In English you can say that the teddy bear is on the bed and that the bathroom is at the end…
Portuguese Conversation: Talking About The One You Love Posted by Adir on Nov 28, 2014
Salve! Tudo bem por aí? Well, we’re going to finish November with a very romantic post. Yes, we’re going to talk about the one we love: your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife and your life partner. You ready? Vamos lá! Ele / Ela é ótimo/a. – He’s / She’s great. Ele / Ela tem um sorriso…
Improve Your Vocabulary: Word Search Posted by Adir on Nov 24, 2014
Olá! Let’s play a little! In the word seach diagram below, look for: 8 words related to geography and climate 8 words related to school 8 words related to furniture 8 words related to business 8 words related to clothing Write your answers in the comments area below!
07 Brazilian Idioms (My Fave is #4!) Posted by Adir on Nov 7, 2014
Olá, pessoal! Tudo bem? Well, you know that I LOVE idioms and so I make a point at teaching you guys the most common Brazilian Portuguese idioms I come across. Estão prontos? Vamos lá! 01. A gota d’água – the last straw Quando ele chegou ao trabalho atrasado novamente, seu chefe disse que era a…
Conversation Sentences: At School Posted by Adir on Nov 3, 2014
Olá, pessoal! Let’s kick November off with some very interesting sentences to use when you’re at school. These sentences are very useful if you’re taking a course in a Portuguese-speaking country or if you want to improve your Portuguese in general. O Aluno – The Student Eu tenho uma pergunta sobre… – I have a…
Learn with Dialogues: Problem at the Office Posted by Adir on Oct 15, 2014
Olá, pessoal! Dialogues are a very interesting learning tool so I chose one that takes place at an office. Three co-workers are kind of upset about something. Check the useful words and expressions below. José: E aí, pessoal. Vocês parecem meio aborrecidos. O que aconteceu? Fábio: O William acabou de ligar para cancelar a reunião…