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Keeping in shape, em português Posted by Adir on May 18, 2012
Hey, there! TGIF! Graças a Deus que é sexta-feira! Summer’s around the corner and I’m sure many of you would like to be in shape, right? Well, this post is all about getting and being in shape, so let’s learn some useful vocabulary on this topic. Correr – to run, to go running, to go…
Housekeepers in Brazil Posted by Rachel on May 15, 2012
In Brazil, it’s very common for middle and upper-class families to have an emprega doméstica (housekeeper, or maid) working at their homes. Those who can afford it hire a woman to clean and cook; wealthier families have live-in maids. As this Folha article explains, having an empregada is a sign of status. It also says…
Working Out in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Apr 28, 2012
Exercise (exercício) is an important part of life in several of Brazil’s big cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília. Today we’re going to review some vocabulary related to exercise and working out. corpo – body malhar – to work out malhação – working out ginástica – work out entrar em forma…
Colloquial Portuguese – Part 01 Posted by Adir on Apr 13, 2012
Oi! Tudo bem? Today let’s start a series of posts with colloquial Brazilian Portuguese expressions. These expressions are not usually found in dictionaries or textbooks so I’ve decided to share them with you guys. E não pára por aí! I also recorded them with their usual conversational intonation so you can practice at home too!…
Acronyms in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Mar 28, 2012
In Portuguese, you’ll sometimes come across siglas or acrônimos (abbreviations or acronyms). Here’s a brief list of some you might encounter when reading or talking about Brazil. ANATEL: Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (Brazil’s Telecommunications Agency) CEP: Código de Endereçamento Postal (Postal Address Code; zip code) DETRAN – Departamento Estadual de Trânsito (State Transit Department; where…
Jogos Vorazes Posted by Rachel on Mar 23, 2012
Olá galera! Amanhã será a estreia do filme Jogos Vorazes, nos Estados Unidos e no Brasil também. Leia sobre o filme em português. Sinopse: Jogos Vorazes se passa um futuro distante, depois da extinção da América do Norte, quando sua população é dividida em 12 distritos. Todos os anos nas ruínas de onde outrora fora…
Gardening in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Mar 16, 2012
Here in the northern United States, spring has nearly sprung, when plants start blooming again and people start to think about gardening. So I thought it would be a good time to learn about gardening terms in Portuguese. First off, a garden is a jardim. Next, there’s jardinagem (gardening), to grow flowers and plants, and…