Archive for 'Vocabulary'
How To Translate Verbs “Esperar” and “Chegar” Correctly Posted by Adir on Jul 10, 2014
Hello there! Today we’re going to learn how to translate two very common verbs in Portuguese: esperar and chegar. Esperar The verb esperar can be translated in three different ways into English. Let’s check them out! 01. to hope. The noun is esperança (hope). Espero ganhar na loteria no fim de semana. I hope to…
Can I Speak To The Manager Please? Posted by Adir on Jun 30, 2014
Olá, pessoal! Have you ever had to return something to a store? What was it like? Well, I witnessed a dialogue at a store these days and I thought I’d share it with you (we never know when we are going to need it, right?) Na Loja – At The Store Atendente: Bom dia! Pois…
Soccer Vocabulary in Portuguese Posted by Adir on Jun 27, 2014
Olá pessoal! We’re halfway through the World Cup so I decided to share soccer vocabulary with you guys today! Estão prontos? Download audio At the Soccer Field Bandeirinha – Flagpost Canto – Corner Estádio – Stadium, ground Grande área – Penalty area Lateral – Touch line Linha da grande área – Penalty area marking Linha…
Beginner Vocabulary: Food Part 02 Posted by Adir on Jun 23, 2014
Olá, pessoal! Let’s continue our list of food vocabulary (with audio, aww yeah!). I’m also adding some interesting adjectives and useful words that are not food themselves, ok? Let’s do this! Download audio defumado – smoked derretido – melted desossado – boneless doce – sweet drinque – cocktail dúzia – dozen empanado – breaded enguia…
Improve Your Portuguese: 07 Brazilian Expressions Posted by Adir on Jun 15, 2014
Olá, pessoal! Learning grammar is very useful, but if you want to speak REAL Brazilian Portuguese you need to be familiar with their expressions and peculiar words. Are you ready to learn seven really useful and cool expressions in Brazilian Portuguese? Let’s do this! Download audio 01. Torrar grana – to blow money Queria saber…
Beginner Vocabulary: Food Part 01 Posted by Adir on May 26, 2014
Olá pessoal! Today I’m starting a series of posts with food names in Portuguese. You may already know the basic ones like maçã, laranja, tomato etc, right? Now we’re going to dig deeper and take your vocabulary to the next level! Are you ready? Let’s do this! Download audio abacate – avocado abacaxi –…
07 Brazilian Idioms You Have To Know! Posted by Adir on May 20, 2014
Olá, pessoal! Tudo bem? I can’t get enough of cool idioms, really can’t. So I decided to share 07 (yes, seven!) very interesting idioms that we use in Brazil all the time! Estão prontos? 01. Ser bom de garfo – to eat like a horse Não é de admirar que você seja tão…