Vacilar in Brazilian Portuguese: Literal and Colloquial Meanings
Have you ever found yourself hesitating at a crucial moment or messing up a simple task? If so, you’re already familiar with the essence of vacilar in Brazilian Portuguese. This versatile verb goes beyond its literal translation of “to hesitate” and delves into everyday mistakes and slip-ups that we all experience. Add vacilar to your […]
A gota d’água: Colloquial Brazilian Portuguese Lesson [Video]
You know I love colloquial expressions ;) They make us sound natural speaking a foreign language. In addition, an idiomatic expression can often get your point across better than any other way of putting things. So here’s another great Brazilian Portuguese colloquial expression: a gota d’água.
How to Say It in Portuguese: To look just like someone else – Portuguese Lesson
É a cara da mãe! This is how we say that someone looks just like someone else:
Ready to Rant in Portuguese? Learn How to Use Avacalhar
Today’s Portuguese lesson is about a versatile and expressive verb in Brazilian Portuguese: avacalhar. This verb is especially useful when you need to express dissatisfaction or frustration with a service or product. Hopefully, you’ll be using avacalhar rather than being on the receiving end!
Fuleiro: Everyday Brazilian Portuguese
Here’s another word that you may not find in books and magazines too often, but that Brazilians use regularly: fuleiro. In this post, I tell you what fuleiro means, provide examples using the word, and you can learn the pronunciation of fuleiro with the video below.
Discover the Fun Brazilian Portuguese Word: Muvuca
Let’s add some flair to your Brazilian Portuguese. Today, we’re diving into a lively Brazilian Portuguese word: muvuca.
