Tag Archives: shopping
Podcast: Haggling in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Jul 31, 2009
For today’s podcast, we’re going to talk about haggling and asking for prices while shopping. Check out the podcast here. Posso ver os brincos? Quanto custam? Cinquenta reais? Obrigado, mas não gostei. E o anel? Quanto tá? Não quero nada, valeu. Bom, levo a pulseira por cinco reais. Tem uma sacola? É um presente. First…
Jewelry Vocabulary Posted by Rachel on Jun 12, 2009
Today we’re going to look at some vocabulary related to jewelry, which is helpful for travelers planning on shopping in Brazil. anel – ring colar – necklace pulseira – bracelet brincos – earrings argolas – hoop earrings fita – cloth bracelet, like the famous Senhor do Bomfim bracelets amuleto/talismã – charm pulseira de tornozelo –…
Podcast: Shopping for Clothes Posted by Rachel on Jan 30, 2009
This week, we’re going to look at language to use when shopping for clothing, specifically men’s clothing. After you listen to the podcast, make sure you check out the BYKI list. Click the link below to hear the podcast. Clothing Podcast Estou procurando uma camisa polo e calças cáqui. A marca não importa, mas quero…
Shopping Vocabulary in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Dec 10, 2008
Today, we’re going to take a look at the names of different types of business establishments in Portuguese. shopping – mall loja – store pet shop – pet store loja de sapatos – shoe store loja de roupa – clothing store supermercado – supermarket hortifruti – produce store açougue – butcher shop padaria – bakery…