Brazil Travel Articles:
Attractions In Brasil
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Brazilian Priest Murdered, Drug Traffickers Suspected - Rio de Janeiro
A Brazilian priest regarded as a champion against drug trafficking and drug consumption was murdered after celebrating Mass ....read more
Gods and Men have mingled - Brazilian cultural evolution
THE culture of Brazil was formed in the struggle against racism and was born of the mingling of whites, blacks and Amerindians....read more
Various Artists: Brazil Remixed 2
A sequel to Groove Gravy Records' previously released Brazil Remixed, which featured chilled bossas and scorching sambas for a new generation....read more
Rio de Janeiro's Conexao Cafe - Travel Hot Tips
Rio de Janeiro's Conexao Cafe, new and undiscovered, is a quiet spot to work or surf the Web....read more
Where Gods and Men have Mingled - Brazil
THE culture of Brazil was formed in the struggle against racism and was born of the mingling of whites, blacks and Amerindians....read more
Brazil's Native Indians
Die If You Must: Brazilian Indians in the Twentieth Century....read more
Dance of Death: Capoeira, the most Acrobatic Martial Art
For hundreds of years, visitors to Brazil have witnessed the graceful and violent beauty of capoeira. Now the 500-year-old dance-infused fighting style from Bahia--Brazil's ....read more
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LANGUAGE - 1
The Portuguese spoken in Brazil is significantly different from that used in Portugal itself. The pronunciation is vastly different and there are many different words as well. So if you buy a phrase book make sure it is specifically for Brazil ( like those listed on the left) Note that Portuguese is an "almost" phonetic language. That means it is pronounced as it is written. But you need to know how the individual letters are pronounced. For example the letter R in most instances is pronounced as the letter H is pronounced in English, Rio sounds like Hio.
Here are some words and phrases that should assist you on your Brazil vacation.
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Man |
Homen |
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Woman |
Mulher |
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how are you |
Como esta? |
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how much does it cost |
Quanto custou ( pronounce
coosta) |
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Beach |
Praia |
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Sun |
Sol |
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Money |
Dinheiro (din-air-ro) |
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Girl |
Garota |
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No |
Nao (say no,it’s the same) |
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Yes |
Sim ( say si ) |
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Thanks |
Obrigado |
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where can i change money |
onde posso troca dinheiro |
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very expensive |
muito caro! |
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better |
melhor |
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Beautiful |
bonita |
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Pretty |
linda |
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Good Morning |
Bom Dia ( pronounce Bon )
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Good Afternoon |
Boa Tarde( pro - Tar-gee)
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Good Night |
Bom Noite ( pronounce Bon )
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Drink |
Bebida |
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Food |
Comida |
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Breakfast |
Cafe de Manhana or Pequeno almoca |
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Lunch |
Almoca |
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Dinner |
Jantar |
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Meal |
Refeição
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Marry me |
case-me(pronounce casar-me) |
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It is late |
E Tarde (E pronounce eh) |
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you are kidding |
Voce esta brincando comigo
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Clothes |
Roupa ( pronounce R as H
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Shoes |
Sapato |
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It is very Hot |
E muito quente |
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It is cold |
E Frio |
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You are funny |
Voce esta engracado
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Stop |
Para |
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Restaurant |
Restarant ( pronounce the same remember the R is pronounced as an H ) |
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Kiss |
Beijo |
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Goodbye |
Tchau ( pronounce Chow )
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I would like to buy this |
Eu gostaria de comprar este |
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Where is the police station |
Onde ficar delagacia
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I - Eu, You - Voce (vor say), Him - Ele, Her - Ela, Us - Noss, Them - Eles ( Elas - female)
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