Brazil in the Headlines Posted by Rachel on Dec 4, 2008
Let’s take a look at some headlines from this week: Brazil aims to repair ports destroyed by floods, AP Brazilian real plunges to 8-week low, Bloomberg Brazil banker jailed for bribery, BBC Petrobras says no plans to cut investments, Reuters GM faces sales slump in once hot Brazil, CNN Money Rays expanding reach to Brazil…
At the Salon: Portuguese Vocabulary Posted by Rachel on Dec 3, 2008
Beauty is of the utmost importance in Brazil, so let’s take a look at some vocabulary related to the beauty salon. cabelereiro – hairdresser corte – hair cut escova – hair straightening barba – shave (beard) manicure – manicure pedicure – pedicure tintura – hair coloring/dye job alongamento – hair extensions depilação – waxing relaxamento…
The Brazilian Super Rich Posted by Rachel on Dec 2, 2008
Even though the economic crisis has shaken the United States and countries around the world, the upper crust of Brazilian society appears to be worry-free. The luxury goods market, known as the triple-A market in Brazil, grew 17% in 2007, and typically moves US$4,500,000,000 each year. In fact, in the past two years, the number…
Rio’s Annual Floating Christmas Tree Inaugurated Posted by Rachel on Dec 1, 2008
This weekend, Bradesco’s annual floating Christmas tree was revealed on Rio de Janeiro’s lagoon. An annual tradition, the 85 meter-tall tree boasts an impressive light and sound show that can be seen and heard every night during the Christmas season. The event included a concert featuring various Brazilian singers, as well as fireworks, which Cariocas…
Podcast: Making an Order on the Phone Posted by Rachel on Nov 28, 2008
OrderingonPhonePodcast For today’s podcast, we’re going to learn how to order by phone. Click on the link above to listen! Boa noite. Gostaria de fazer um pedido. Meu telefone é 7555-8222. Meu endereço é Rua dos Patins, 300, apartamento número 215. Quero pedir frango agridoce, yakisoba de camarão e uma Coca Cola de 1 litro…
Grandma Calendar Girls Posted by Rachel on Nov 27, 2008
In the town of São Vicente in São Paulo state, the city government came up with an idea to promote wellness and fitness amongst senior citizens: a calendar of pin-up girls consisting entirely of elderly women. Twelve women were chosen from fifty-four candidates in an online contest, and the winners were photographed in athletic clothes…
Brazilian College Student Becomes Richest Man in the World Posted by Rachel on Nov 26, 2008
…for a day. Douglas de Mello, age 21, is a college student in Rio Grande do Sul. In October, he made a deposit in his bank account and looked at the receipt to make sure it had gone through. Much to his surprise, his account balance appeared as R$432 billion, three times the wealth of…