“Vei” Portuguese Slang
Véi in Portuguese What does Véi mean in Portuguese? I think that Portuguese learners should get to know this word, as it is how many people refer to each other in Brazil. I call everyone véi: my mom, my friends, my pastor, my dog – and that’s what they call me (except for my dog, he [...]
Portuguese Verbs For Cooking
Portuguese Verbs For Cooking In English, there are so many specific words to talk about cooking. Depending on what you are making, the vocabulary can be very extensive. So how would you begin to talk about cooking in Portuguese? I’ve already compiled a list of the words for kitchen utensils and appliances in Portuguese, so [...]
Brazilian Movies
Brazilian Action / Adventure Films Besouro Besouro (2009, João Daniel Tikhomiroff) Based on the life of a legendary capoeira fighter from Bahia, “Besouro” spins a tale of a young Brazilian man of African descent in search of his mission. Brazilian Action / Comedy Films O Homem Do Ano (“Man of the Year) O Homem Do Ano (2003, [...]
Thanks in Portuguese
How To Say Thanks in Portuguese Cumprimentos : Agradecimentos You may have guessed by now that Portuguese is a very colorful language with a variety of words expressing similar, but subtly different meanings. For example, there could be several ways to say “Thank You,” to someone depending on circumstances and who you are talking to. [...]
Portuguese Movie & Film Vocabulary
Here is a list of vocabulary words and phrases for the movies (A Cinema) in Brazilian Portuguese. If you can think of other relevent words, please leave a comment below. Thanks! Brazilian Portuguese Vocabulary – At The Movies “Sucesso de bilheteria” – “Box office hit” Ex: It was a big box office hit. (Foi um [...]
World Heritage Sites in Brazil
In total, Brazil has 18 World Heritage Sites (called “patrimônios da humanidade” in Portuguese). In order to be considered a world heritage site, a location must have global importance, because the preservation of these sites must be an international interest. There are two types of world heritage sites: 1. Cultural and 2. Natural and the [...]
Saying Sorry in Portuguese
I’m Sorry in Portuguese In Brazilian Portuguese, there are several ways to express the English umbrella expression “I’m Sorry.” 1. “Eu Sinto Muito” – this is said with a lot of emphasis, it is stronger or more dramatic than the more common “Disculpa.” It is used for less spontaneous apologies, usually for something quite serious. “sinto muito pela morte do seu pai” - [...]
Where to Live in São Paulo
Location is so important in São Paulo and is a major factor to consider when moving here. If you can get an opportunity to live near to where you work then take it, this may be a chance that won’t cross your path again. São Paulo is a huge city and if you live at one end [...]
Famous Brazilian Artists
Brazilian Art History I have previously written posts about two very famous contemporary Brazilian artists: Romero Britto and Vik Muniz. Although these two names are now well-known internationally, what about the Brazilian artists who came before them? Brazil is finally emerging out of third world status and is on the brink of becoming a major [...]
UFC In Brazil
Mixed Martial Arts in Brazil MMA (Mixed Marshal Arts) is an extremely popular sport in Brazil, and it’s not only the men who are watching it. Incorporating elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (shortened to “BJJ”), Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Karate and Judo among other styles, MMA is an art form as much as it is a sport. This full [...]
Brazilian Mushrooms Glow In The Dark
GLOW IN THE DARK MUSHROOMS FOUND IN BRAZIL This rare species of Glow-In-The-Dark mushroom was recently spotted in Brazil’s forest for the first time since 1884. Apparently the green glow of this Brazilian mushroom is so bright, that you can read by it. Hunting down the glow in the dark mushrooms wasn’t easy. Researchers apparently [...]
São Paulo: Instituto Butantan
If like me you’re a fan of snakes, or you just love being up-close and personal with some of the World’s most poisonous animals, then you must pay a visit to the remarkable Instituto Butantan, a biomedical and zoological centre in São Paulo. Here’s a bit of history for you: It was first founded in 1901 [...]
Brazilian Landmarks in the South
BRAZILIAN LANDMARKS IN THE SOUTH OF BRAZIL I’ve already covered famous landmarks in Brazil’s Northeast and North regions. So this post will feature Brazilian Landmarks of the Southern region. Brazil is divided into 5 regions, and the South region (called “O Sul” in Portuguese) is composed of only 3 states: Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul and [...]
