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Word of the Day: saudável Posted by Rachel on Sep 11, 2009
Today’s Portuguese Word of the Day is saudável, which means healthy. Let’s take a look at how it’s used: 1. Person Fiquei doente, mas já estou saudável. I was sick, but I’m healthy now. Ele come bem e faz exercício – por isso é saudável. He eats well and does exercise–that’s why he’s healthy. 2…
Word of the Day: pior Posted by Rachel on Aug 7, 2009
Today’s Portuguese Word of the Day is pior, which depending on the context can mean worse or worst. Let’s take a look at how the word is used. Note that when used as worse, it is followed by que when making a comparison (i.e. worse than). Also note that when used as worst, a, o…
Word of the Day: empregada Posted by Rachel on Jul 8, 2009
Today’s Portuguese word of the day is empregada. This word is fairly easy to pronounce: em – pray- gah-dah. The most common meaning of this word is maid, as in a female servant who cleans and/or cooks for clients. The complete term is empregada doméstica, to indicate that the maid works in a home. This…
Word of the Day: feriado Posted by Rachel on Jun 18, 2009
As you know, Transparent offers a word of the day feature on Portuguese Blog (check the right side), as well as a word of the day in 12 other languages. You can listen to the pronunciation of the word and see how it is used in a sentence. Today’s word of the day is feriado…
Word of the Day File: Gerente Posted by Rachel on May 25, 2009
If you look at the right side of the blog, you’ll notice the word of the day, where we feature a word in Portuguese, its English translation, and its proper application seven days a week. In this new series, we’ll talk a bit about the word of the day to expand upon its use. Today’s…