Tag Archives: Portuguese
Again in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Dec 3, 2010
Inspired by the Spanish Blog post with the same concept, today we’re going to look at the different ways to say “again” in Portuguese. 1. de novo This can be used in all circumstances, and is the simplest way to use “again.” Adorei o filme! Queria vê-lo de novo. I loved the movie! I want…
The Word Mergulho Posted by Rachel on Nov 23, 2010
Mergulho has few different meanings, so it’s a useful Portuguese vocabulary word to know, especially when traveling. 1. Scuba Diving This is the noun used for scuba in Brazilian Portuguese. Here’s an example: Durante as férias, gosto de curtir a praia e fazer mergulho. During the holidays, I like to enjoy the beach and go…
Portuguese-Speaking Countries Posted by Rachel on Nov 19, 2010
While Transparent’s Portuguese Blog’s main focus is on Brazil and Brazilian Portuguese, it’s also important to know where else Portuguese is spoken in the world! Here are the countries where Portuguese is the official language: 1. Portugal (population: 10 million) The birthplace of this beautiful language, there are around twelve dialects, ranging from Açoriano…
Untranslatable Portuguese Words Posted by Rachel on Oct 22, 2010
There’s much ado in the linguist community about words that are difficult to translate, and two Portuguese words often appear on lists of untranslatable words. But I’m going to argue that while both are complex words, they’re not untranslatable. 1. Cafuné While this word encompasses a concept rather than a single word, it’s pretty straightforward…
Listening Practice: Nutrition Posted by Rachel on Oct 12, 2010
While searching for interesting videos in Portuguese, I came across this one, and I really liked how clearly and relatively slowly the presenters speak, which is especially useful for those learning a language. In this short TV segment from the Band channel, the speakers discuss nutrition, and recommend some natural foods. They discuss some of…
Portuguese Blog Quiz Posted by Rachel on Sep 15, 2010
Have you been reading Portuguese Blog on a regular basis? Here’s a multiple choice quiz to check your understanding and to test your skills! 1. What is the difference between the verbs “morrer” and “morder”? a. The first means to eat and the second means to chew b. The first means to die and the…
Besta in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Sep 10, 2010
Besta is one of those words in Portuguese that has so many meanings that it’s worth taking a closer look at. 1. Animal, particularly a four-legged animal used for cargo, like a donkey Examples: besta de carga (beast of burden) Ele comprou a besta para transportar seus produtos. He bought the animal to transport his…