Brazilian New Year’s Traditions and Superstitions
If you intend to welcome the new year in Brazil, or anywhere else in the world with Brazilian friends and family, you will be happy to learn about these Brazilian New Year’s traditions and superstitions. Learning about the culture helps you connect at a deeper level with those you love. And if you are visiting […]
New Year’s and Christmas Vocabulary in Portuguese
Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s that time of the year, and I love it ♥ Are you going to celebrate Christmas and welcome the new year with Brazilian family and friends? Maybe you will spend the holidays in Brazil. How awesome is that, right? Then let’s get your New Year’s and Christmas vocabulary in Portuguese ready […]
Happy New Year! Rede Globo’s Campaign: Um Novo Tempo – Lyrics and Translation
Um Novo Tempo (A New Time) is Rede Globo’s song to welcome the New Year. They have been using this song since 1971. Each year Globo creates a new video with a new version of the song. The video is joyful and features popular actors, journalists, and TV personalities. When I was a kid, I loved watching it and singing along. Now it’s your turn to sing Um Novo Tempo! Below you will find the 2013/2014 video with lyrics and translation from Portuguese to English. At the end of the post you will also find the making-off video of this year’s campaign.
