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50 Basic Portuguese Greetings with Slang Equivalents

Madison Rittenhouse — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:27:12 +0000

How to Say Hello in Portuguese: Guide to Brazilian Portuguese Greetings Are you new to the Portuguese language, traveling to Brazil for the first time, or just curious about the sixth-most spoken language in the world? Here are 50 basic Portuguese phrases to get you started on your journey to learning Brazilian Portuguese. In addition Read More >>

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South American Wines: Vocabulary, Regions, Tasting Tips, and More

Ramsay Lewis — Tue, 04 May 2021 16:39:48 +0000

A Tour of South American Wine Regions and Spanish Wine Vocabulary Yes, it’s hard to beat French wine. I should know—I spent a year living in Bordeaux, sipping bold supermarket reds on the shores of the Garonne. But then I moved to South America, and I thought I had left behind the days of ridiculously Read More >>

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How to Pick Up Portuguese Using Your Spanish Skills

Hailey Ingeman — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 21:37:27 +0000

Did you know that Spanish and Portuguese are the closest two of the Romance languages, sharing 89% of the same vocabulary? Most language-lovers realize that Spanish is muy similar to Portuguese – some linguists would even argue they are dialects of the same language. But how can you actually leverage this in your favor? Below we share the Read More >>

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Carnival in Brazil: Everything You Need To Know

Ramsay Lewis — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:55:27 +0000

Brazilian Carnival in a Nutshell: Your Guide To The Iconic Cultural Celebration What do Mardi Gras, Venetian masks, and massive parades have in common? Carnival. This big, colorful festival enchants people in countries all over the world and is celebrated in the most diverse ways. And nowhere is Carnival more keenly and widely celebrated than Read More >>

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7 Brazilian Portuguese Tongue Twisters To Perfect Your Pronunciation

Ramsay Lewis — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:26:03 +0000

Tongue twisters are a super way to challenge your tongue’s muscle memory, learn new words, and improve your pronunciation. Learning a language can be rewarding and entertaining, but it’s also challenging. That’s a good thing: growth comes from being challenged. Tongue twisters present a unique opportunity to challenge your language skills. Just like shadowing can Read More >>

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5 Fun Brazilian Games to Play with Friends and Family (Anytime!)

Ramsay Lewis — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:37:38 +0000

Looking for engaging games to liven up any gathering, whether you’re connecting with loved ones virtually or getting together in person? These 5 classic Brazilian games offer a fun twist on familiar favorites, suitable for players of all ages and bringing a touch of Brazilian culture to your next get-together. From testing your vocabulary and Read More >>

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6 Delightful Brazilian Portuguese Holiday Phrases Idioms, and Jokes

Ramsay Lewis — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:32:33 +0000

Brazilians love to celebrate, and never more so than during the holiday season. With the warm summer weather and the beginning of the summer holidays for school children, it’s an extra-special time of year for Brazilians. That means lots of parties and holiday traditions that are quite different from other countries. In this article, we’ll Read More >>

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Brazilian Slang: 8 Food Idioms Every Portuguese Learner Must Learn

Madison Rittenhouse — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:38:19 +0000

Brazilian Portuguese is jam-packed with idioms and expressions that reflect their culture. As you may have guessed, the most common Brazilian sayings are about soccer, religion, and food! Today, we will go over 8 Brazilian food idioms that you simply cannot miss! 8 Brazilian Food Idioms that You Can Use Every Day In this section, we Read More >>

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Customize Your Language Learning With Pimsleur – New Premium App Features

Mary Green — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:29:43 +0000

The Pimsleur Premium App Keeps Getting Better! The development team at Pimsleur is continuously working to improve your app to make it easier for you to learn on your own terms. The latest Premium release brings a host of new features for both mobile and desktop, designed to put you in control of your language learning. Pimsleur Read More >>

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Portuguese vs. Spanish: Similarities and Differences

Pimsleur Team — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:26:44 +0000

It’s often thought that Portuguese and Spanish are mutually intelligible. To some degree, that’s true. But can a Portuguese speaker understand Spanish, and vice versa? A chat between speakers of the two languages can be understood on some level, though not totally.Plus, there’s the additional layer of regional differences within each language. European Portuguese and Read More >>

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