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Master Brazilian Portuguese Vocabulary

If you have been learning Brazilian Portuguese, vocabulary may not seem a big problem for you. After all, so many cognates… you can even invent words at times.

At the basic level, true, vocabulary isn’t that big of a problem. But when you reach the intermediate level, it becomes crucial.

Only by having a large vocabulary can you:

  • Express your ideas clearly and accurately
  • Read fluently
  • Understand what is spoken on TV, Internet, etc.

And we mean it.

Unfortunately, Brazilians are not big fans of reading. The average Brazilian reads only 2.43 books a year. Sometimes they give up halfway.

And what does that mean to you?

A lot.

Due to that fact, Brazilian Portuguese was divided into two strands: written and spoken.

Written language tends to be florid and varied, to reflect the literary tradition we inherited from the Portuguese.

Spoken Portuguese, on the other hand, is lively and alive. It is a colorful blend of peoples and languages.

Spoken vocabulary is extremely informal. Even educated speakers tend to use a language completely different from that found in books. Learning from textbooks will give you a headstart… grammar-wise.

In speaking, there is no other reliable source than Brazilians themselves.

But perhaps you don’t live in Brazil. Perhaps your only source of input is Duolingo.

In that case, we have a solution for you.

This section is devoted to natural, colloquial Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary. Idioms and colloquial usages are all here.

Check out this first video to see what we are talking about.

And if you are looking to learn more, browse the article bank for this section. New items are added every week.

Languages encompass a great deal of uncertainty. Learn how to talk about it in Brazilian Portuguese naturally and easily.

Go way beyond hello with this short and sweet guide to sounding more native-like right off the bat.

Brazilian Portuguese is full of idioms – and those idioms feature a lot of animals. Learn five of those and increase your vocabulary today.

Although nothing seems to be quite straightforward in our language, using the days of the week in Portuguese is actually straightforward – once you understand the logic behind it.

Numbers in Portuguese aren’t hard, but there is a lot of stuff only a Brazilian can teach you. Check it out in this extensive guide.

If you are learning Portuguese, nothing shows more your prowess than using Portuguese sayings correctly. Learn 13 amazing Portuguese sayings to help you understand our linguistic universe.

Brazilian Portuguese is a very informal language. Because we don’t read much, we rely a lot on our oral tradition. That’s why we have now this Brazilian Portuguese slang lesson. Today, we’ll talk about: drinking.

There are some Portuguese verbs Brazilians always use in their daily lives. The problem is that textbooks fail to teach them. And even apps. Now you can speak like a Brazilian without having to rely on apps.

People decide against learning the Portuguese alphabet. It’s a big mistake. In this master class, discover how to spell words in Portuguese.

The difference between Tudo and Todo in Portuguese may have you scratching your head, but now you’ll finally master this one aspect of Brazilian Portuguese.

If you’ve ever struggled to understand the difference between levar and trazer in Portuguese, your problems are over.

You probably don’t know the difference between mudar and trocar in Portuguese. But that’s going to change right now. Read on and find out more.

Being able to use the Portuguese curse words is an art form. If you want to use them properly, read this article and find out how.

Talking about family in Portuguese may be confusing… but not with this in-depth, easy-to-follow discussion. Check it out today.

With the basic Portuguese phrases that you find in this article, you can survive a quick trip in Brazil and get started on learning Portuguese.

Expressing to become in Portuguese may be tricky — three verbs do the job, but they don’t work in all situations. Learn here where they belong.

Using ser and estar in Portuguese is confusing enough. But with this simple yet effective guide, you’ll be able to use it easily.

With 10+ meanings, the verb “ficar” in Portuguese is highly useful. You can give a boost to your vocabulary by learning just this verb today.

Telling the time Portuguese is easy and can be learned in mere 11 minutes. Read on and find out how.

The Portuguese verb “ter” is frequently used. For the beginner, it’s very important to know how to use it properly from the get-go.

Know everything about Tudo Bem in Portuguese: meanings, tips, and two crucial pronunciation tips English speakers should know.

Depending on how you say “take care” in Portuguese, you might even mean you hate someone. Discover how you can use it expertly.

Both mean “to know”, but is there any difference between Saber and Conhecer in Portuguese? There is, and it’s quite simple to grasp.

With the Portuguese verb ir, you can power up your Portuguese quickly and easily in less than ten minutes.

If you ever wanted to say I love you in Portuguese — perhaps you have a Brazilian significant other — find out here how you can say it and much more to make a Portuguese way more interesting.

Even though saying goodbye in Portuguese is quite easy, you might trip up on some of the countless alternatives we have for it. Find out more about it here.

If you keep to the textbook formulas to say I don’t understand in Portuguese, you may be in trouble. Most of your friends will use different expressions. Find out what they are.

If you’ve been worrying about how to write a letter in Brazilian Portuguese, worry no more. All the important answers are in this article.

The months in Portuguese are easy since they came from Latin — one of the parents of English. But you’ll discover much more than that here.

Saying I’m sorry in Portuguese is easy, but how to make it sound natural… Like you mean it? Find out how.

There are dangerous Portuguese expressions of excitement… Mostly because of a false friend. Discover who the culprit is and see safe ways to express your excitement in Portuguese.

You want to know what “já” means in Portuguese, and you probably know it means “already”. But here you find 13 situations where it’s something else entirely.

Just like soccer, animals in Portuguese play an important role in the language. And it’s also part of our everyday life — if you don’t have a pet someone you know does.

Saying friend in Portuguese is easy – knowing how to deal with friends and the multitude of meanings of this word isn’t. See more here.

Brazilians have a specific way of speaking when paying compliments in Portuguese. It involves both cultural and linguistic aspects. Avoid missteps by reading this article.

You know those pesky body parts that you can’t pronounce in Portuguese? Well, now you won’t have to worry! This guide will help you learn the Portuguese words for the most common body parts and what they’re used for.

Do you pay in cash or using credit cards? Where is the nearest ATM? Why do Brazilians have so many words in Portuguese to talk about money? Find the answers in this article.

Colors in Portuguese are part and parcel of our daily life. They describe not only how things look but also sensations and situations that defy easy classification. Find out more in this short guide.

When learning the nationalities in Portuguese, there’s a lot to learn: half-Brazilian, half-something else? Genders of countries? Discover more here.

If you need Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary food to be able to talk about it initially, then this article is going to help you.

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