Election Day Posted by Rachel on Oct 6, 2008
Yesterday was election day in Brazil, when Brazilians voted for mayor and city councilmen. Though some mayors have been officially elected, others have not. To be elected, the candidate must get at least 50% of the votes. If he gets less, there is a run-off between the top two candidates. Let’s take a look at…
Portuguese Blog Move Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 5, 2008
Dear Readers, We’re moving! You can now find Portuguese blog on WordPress, at the following address: https://blogs.transparent.com/portuguese/ Until we move the archives over to WordPress, you can find them at the old address, here. Thanks for understanding!
Meet the Portuguese Blog Writer Posted by Rachel on Oct 5, 2008
Today, Portuguese Blog moved over to WordPress, so please be patient as we transfer our archives! In the meantime, let’s take this opportunity to formally introduce the Portuguese Blog writer. Rachel has written Portuguese Blog since February 2008. She is originally from New York but now lives in Rio de Janeiro. She began studying Spanish…
Brazilian Fruit Series: Part V Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 2, 2008
Today, we’re going to take a look at the graviola, also known as soursop and guanabana. The graviola fruit originally came from the Antilles and in Brazil, it’s grown in the Amazon and Northeast. It grows on a tree from four to six meters tall in a humid climate. The fruit itself, which is green…
Baby Anteater Found on Highway Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 1, 2008
This week, authorities rescued a five day-old baby tamanduá (anteater) on a major highway in Goiânia. Anteaters are forest-dwellers that feed on termites and ants. They can grow up to three meters long and can weigh up to forty kilograms. Some types of anteaters are endangered in Brazil due to habitat destruction.
Podcast: At a hotel Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 30, 2008
Click to hear the Podcast! Today, we’re going to learn how to check into a hotel in Portuguese. In Portuguese, it’s polite to greet someone based on the time of day, instead of a simple “hello” that we use in American English. Therefore, we use “boa tarde,” which means good afternoon. Brazilian Portuguese…
The Brazilian Pet Shop Industry Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 29, 2008
Known as “pet shops” (in English), these small businesses are amongst the most successful in Brazil. Dogs are popular pets and are often treated like children: owners buy them outfits, shoes, fancy collars, and doggie beds. Also, since Brazilians are very concerned about personal hygiene, they also keep their dogs very clean, often bringing them…