3 Brazilian Slang Words You Need to Know
I publish a slang word or colloquial expression on our Facebook page every week. In this lesson, you will learn 3 of these words. I will give you real-life examples so you can get a feel for how they are used. Here is the video lesson:
3 Slang Words from Rio de Janeiro: Get Ready for the Olympics
At this point you probably know that I am a fan of colloquial expressions and slang words. They are a part of the language, and to communicate naturally you need to make good use of certain slang words and colloquial expressions. It helps you fit it and, most importantly, it helps you express yourself clearly […]
Why Mineiros Never Miss The Train
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From their artisan cheese to their coffee and cachaça, Mineiros (residents of Minas Gerais) are well-known throughout Brazil for their food and drink. Their habits extend to not only what goes into their mouth, but what comes out of it. Let’s take a little look at two terms that Mineiros made famous: uai and trem.
How to Use Articles and Prepositions with the Months of the Year – with Video
On July 19th I posted a video teaching you how to say the months of the year. Now you are going to learn what articles and prepositions to use with the months.
First, a reminder: We do not capitalize the months of the year in Portuguese.
Let’s go:
Learn Portuguese: 55 Words to Boost Your Vocabulary – with Video
I have talked about patterns between English and Portuguese in previous posts. I gave you a list of cognates — words that are very similar — and I listed ninety words that are easy to memorize.
