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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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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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10 Brazilian Portuguese Slang Words and Phrases You Won’t Learn in a Textbook

Madison Rittenhouse — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:08:53 +0000

Everyday Portuguese Expressions To Know Before You Go To Brazil All language-learners have been there. After spending months enthusiastically learning a new language, we hit a snag… turns out native speakers have a vocabulary of their own! This is especially true for those learning Brazilian Portuguese. Conversational Portuguese in Brazil is full of slang and Read More >>

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Brazilian vs European Portuguese: Learning the Difference

Pimsleur Team — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 13:00:27 +0000

Portuguese is one of the most popular languages for non-native speakers to learn, and for good reason! It’s a historically relevant language with roots stretching back as far as the Roman Empire. Portuguese is also one of the most spoken languages in the world. Over 260 million people speak it as a first or second Read More >>

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