Today we’re going to learn some vocabulary related to nightlife, which is essential for anyone traveling to Brazil.
boate: nightclub/dance club (used in Rio de Janeiro)
balada: nightclub/dance club (used in São Paulo and to clubs that play techno)
bar: bar/pub
boteco/botequim: pub/neighborhood bar (usually with tables outside and food)
baile funk: Brazilian funk dance club/party
entrada/preço: cover
gênero: type of music
comanda: card or slip of paper used to keep track of your tab
bebida: drink
chope: beer from a tap
cerveja: beer
lata: can
garrafa: bottle
caipirinha: the national drink of Brazil, made with cachaça, sugar, and limes
caipiroska: a caipirinha made with vokda
Comments:
Christopher:
Great post, these are super useful words. I *never* knew the word for what I guess is called the ‘comanda,’ very cool.
Sam:
I was just in Rio in Lapa Friday night and heard some of these words. I didn’t want to look like a geek and pull out my pocket dictionary in the club lol. Now I know how to phrase them in sentences. Thanks!!