Long-time readers of this blog may recall my adventures learning Spanish last year with the misleadingly named 'Instant Spanish' book and CD set. This year, as I am off to the island of Madeira next week, I have been learning some Portuguese phrases from the rather less ambitiously titled 'Get By In Portuguese' book and CD set.So far, I've learnt the first 30 phrases featured in 'Get By In Portugu
The first time my friend and fellow food blogger Fernanda mentioned wanting to make a Portuguese salt cod stew, I was skeptical. (Though given how well Fernanda's salmon fish stew had turned out what was I thinking?) Salt cod isn't one of those easily-found-in-the-supermarket items. For hundreds of years codfish preserved in salt may have been a food staple in North America and Europe, but with th
PREP TIME 20 MinCOOK TIME 20 MinREADY IN 40 MinINGREDIENTS * 1 cup milk * 3 tablespoons cornstarch * 1/2 vanilla bean * 1 cup white sugar * 6 egg yolks * 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawedDIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) Lightly grease 12 muffin cups and line bottom and sides with puff pastry. 2. In a saucepan, combine milk,
FBL-EURO 2008-PORTUGAL-GERMANY, originally uploaded by F.A.V.E.R. Portuguese fans look in disappointment as they watch the Portugal vs Germany football match played in Basel, Switzerland, at the quarter-finals of the Euro 2008 from a giant screen located at Eduardo VII Park in downtown Lisbon on June 19, 2008. Germany won 3-2. AFP PHOTO/ FRANCISCO LEONG
Germany's goalkeeper Jens Lehmann fails, originally uploaded by arsenalfan73. Germany's goalkeeper Jens Lehmann fails to save the ball from Portuguese forward Nuno Gomes during the Euro 2008 Championships quarter-final football match between Portugal and Germany at the St. Jakob Park Stadium on June 19, 2008 in Basel, Switzerland.AFP PHOTO DDP / TORSTEN SILZ - MOBILE SERVICES OUT - (Photo cr
In the end of the first day of the EURO 2008, Portugal defeated Turkey 2-0. Pepe (Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira) and Raul Meireles scored in the second half for the Lusitans.During the first half Deco and Cristiano Ronaldo - who shot a free kick in the left post of Volkan Demirel- took the reins from the attack. The Barcelona midfielder played one of his better matches of the year. At 16 minutes Pe
Linguica is a flavorful Portuguese sausage that receives far less attention than it deserves. Unlike its cousin, chorizo, linguica is more flavorful than hot, and takes full advantage of its signature ingredient, paprika. Linguica works as well with egg and fish dishes as it does with beef in hearty stews. If you are having trouble finding a local source for this under appreciated delicacy,
The Sporting is the best club positioned in the May of rankings of the Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS). The "lions" are in the 41st position, having dropped six places, and have the F.C. Porto dressed in 42 of place.The Benfica went up a stand and is 50, the Sp. Braga is the 169th place, the V. Setúbal the 305th and the U. Leiria the 349º.The table is led by European champi
A while ago, a reader asked me about this recipe and I’ve been looking for one to tempt the pallet ever since. But the recipes I came across just didn’t inspire, they needed a little something, a bit more dazzle than cream, gelatin and cookies. So I decided to venture on [...]
No torneio de Poker com maior buy-in de sempre realizado em Portugal, Vilamoura, o Betfair Portuguese Poker Tour - BPPT, o ApostaGanha.pt com o seu jogador Eduardo Fernandes (CosmoKramer) chega ao pódio com o terceiro lugar! arrecadando sensivelmente 8.000 €uros! Parabéns Eduardo!
A nossa equipa foi composta pelo Bruno Coutinho (Bruno), Eduardo Fernandes (CosmoKramer) e o [...]
Portugal was the finalist of the previous Euro 2004 and the semi-finalist of the FIFA world cup 2008. Many hopes are on Portugal in Euro 2008 as it contains players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Alves and Deco. It has not won any previous editions of Euro cup and had qualified for 4 previous Euro cup finals.
Squad of Portugal's team in Euro 2008:Goalkeepers: Rui Patrício, Ricardo, Quim
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On Friday, the Portuguese Parliament passed a law that adopts the Brazilian form of ortografia (spelling) of hundreds of words. The move is a small part of a movement to unify the Portuguese language in the eight countries where Portuguese...
The Portuguese Oak (Quercus faginea) is one of a handful of oak tree species that are native to the Iberian peninsula. It can often be found in close proximity to other Oak species such as the Holm Oak (Quercus ilex), the Cork Oak (Quercus suber), the Pyrenean Oak (Quercus pyrenaica) or the English Oak (Quercus robur). The leaves of the Portuguese Oak are somewhat similar to those of the English Oak, measuring about 4 inches on length with dentate margins and a dark green color when mature. Their shape tends to be slightly spatulate and they have a pinnate venation.The bark of this oak is quite a bit different from either the Cork or or the Holm oak which have very distinct barks. The image below gives a pretty good idea of what the bark looks like on a fairly young tree.It is quite c
The professional and semi-pro footy scene has been covered recently, but last week also saw the local East Timorese community in Crewe host a Football Festival and Family Fun Day for Portuguese speaking families from across the North West. Crewe has a well-established community and the East Timorese were keen to have an opportunity to celebrate their culture and their passion for football. Portuguese groups from across the Northwest were invited along, and seven football teams enjoyed the football festival at the Cumberland Arena. Afterwards, there were activities at the Fun Day held in the Victoria Oakley Centre. Support for this initiative was provided by the Changing Community in Crewe Project, which aims to improve communication and community cohesion between emerging and existing comm
The French call them Escargot, we call them Caracóis - they’re not the same type of snail, nor do we bathe them in butter like the French, but they’re equally delicious, and right now they’re available in restaurants across the country.
I’m pretty sure every culture around the globe has some sort of food that [...]
For some reason, I have an image imprinted on my mind that Pasteis de Bacalhau are the perfect snack - appetizer, tapa, picknick food, and all around great fast bite. I’m also discovering, I don’t make them often enough.
With summer around the corner, I’m thinking this is going to be a recipe I’ll be [...]
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Is it possible that Newark's annual Portuguese Festival, the city's largest and most noted ethnic festival, could be coming to an end? Well, according to the Blog Newark USA and reports in the Star-Ledger, it sure looks that way.Unlike in the past, the administration of Newark Mayor Cory Booker wants festival organizers to pay the city 80 percent of the costs to organize the festival. This was not the case under Mayor Sharpe James, according to reports.If this happens, it would be a serious blow to the city of Newark and the Portuguese community statewide. The festival is one of the few that brings people of all ethnicities to one place, in Newark no less, for clean, safe enjoyment. It is also a constant reminder, each and every year, that there are many good aspects to life in Newark. End
In French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish and German, real estate is called "immovables" (French: immobilier, Italian: immobiliare, Spanish: inmueble Portuguese: imóvel, Romanian: imobiliare and German: Immobilie); other property is called "movables" (French: mobilier, Spanish: mueble, and German:
Quite often I received the request to translate SQLAuthority in different languages. As I can not write in multiple languages but Google sure can do. Let me know what you think about it.
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Seems the Easter bunny has arrived and Easter is in full swing here in the Algarve. Actually truth be told, Easter eggs started popping up in shops everywhere, about two weeks ago. Can’t hold out on the Portuguese sweet tooth too long or possible chaos might ensue.
Like many European countries, Portugal has a [...]
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As Cores dos Animals (Portuguese edition) (Board book)By Brian Wildsmith
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Today we'll take a look at some more false cognates in Spanish and Portuguese, continuing with tips about how to transition from Spanish to Portuguese.SPANISH ENGLISH PORTUGUESEbarata sale &nbs
Learning Portuguese is considerably easier if you have a background in Spanish, since much of the grammar and even the vocabulary is similar. However, here are some of the pitfalls of transitioning from Spanish to Portuguese.SPANISH ...
Last year, in May, a Spider Man comic inspired in a classic fairy tale story - Little Red Riding Hood - with the writing of C.B. Cebulski and David Sexton featured the artworks of a portuguese...
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Let's be real: sometimes we need words to describe negative situations, especially in Brazil, where complaining is a form of conversation. Here are the top three words you need to know.1. chato (SHAH-too)This has got to be one of the...
One of the things that is difficult for English speakers to deal with when learning Portuguese is the feeling that Portuguese can be really rude. Linguistically and culturally, Brazilian Portuguese has some important differences from English that one needs to...
Is the Algarve property investment market about to burst or already bursting despite the well polished real estate sales industry's best efforts? Portugal as a whole is widely cited as being the best property investment country in western Europe, however conditions for the Algarve are looking a little shaky. Minho Villas is a sales site for one of the most prestigious "quinta" villas on the northern border with Spain and offers a very different real estate investment opportunity to the Algarve.
"Bolo Rei" (literally, King Cake) is a traditional Portuguese cake, which is usually eaten around Christmas until the "Dia de Reis" (literally, Day of Kings, as a reference to the three wise men) on January 6th. Within the Bolo Rei, mixed with the white, soft dough, are; raisins, various nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc.), and crystallized fruit. Also included is the characteristic "fava", tradition dictates that whoever finds the fava has to pay for the Bolo rei next year. Included is also a porcelain trinket and whoever finds it will earn the crown and be King (or Queen) for one day.Ingredients:100g candied citrus peel, chopped 50g raisins 50g pine nuts 10ml Port wine2 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast 100ml water (luke warm) 1250g flour 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 100g unsalted butter, softened 100g sug
Rocky Balbino has given me another recipe of "filhóses". This one is made with carrots and follows more or less the same procedure than the one with the pumpkin. I never tried this recipe as it is not typical from my region in Portugal. This one is from Douro Litoral and I am originally from Beira Litoral.Here is the new recipe with thanks to Rocky (the photograph is from a cook book...however, I hope to substitute it soon with a picture of my own when I will have done this recipe)Filhós de CenouraIngredientes:1,5 kg de cenouras cruas100 g de açucar2 ovos250 g de farinha de trigoazeite para fritar1 colher (sobremesa) rasa de fermento em pó1 limãoaçucar e canela moída para polvilharsal Preparação: Corte as cenouras ao meio pelo comprimento e coza-as em água com sal, durante 25 min
There are some Portuguese Christmas tradition that have stayed on in my family although we have been abroad for so long. Some tradition are nicer than others, and this is the case of a delicious pastry done on Christmas and New Year. They are called "Filhóses" or "Velhóses" according to the region in Portugal where they are made, but the recipe is always the same...most of the time!This is the tradition I will now make you discover...for me there is no real Christmas without at least one of my mother's "filhós"Ingredients · 1500g pumpkin (this weight is after the pumpkin was cooked and dried of its residual water) · 600g of flour· 4 eggs (optional)· 20g of live yeast· 5g salt· a (very) small glass of Port wine· sugar and cinnamon1. Peal a medium pumpkin, cut it in cubes and cook
Although Christmas is still a few days away it seems to have taken over: life as we know it. The holidays are a funny time of year - the shopping, planning, trips, wrapping, cooking…it just goes on and on. So for the last couple of years we've decided to inject "fun" into the equation and purposely back away from our monitors and chaos, and get our hands dirty in the kitchen. So what better way to start, than with the most traditional Christmas cake in Portugal - Bolo Rei.
Bolo Rei is a sweet bread with a large hole in the center, looking a lot like a large sweet bagel, decorated with candied fruit and nuts. It was once enjoyed on December 25th, and January 6th to celebrate Christmas and Kings day, respectively. But mix, sweets with the Portuguese palette, and you get temptation that can't be reserved to two days a year. So, today Bolo Rei is everywhere by late November, with fresh batches baked daily, well into January.
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Since Christmas celebrations are in full swing in the Algarve, it’s time to start thinking about what will be on the Christmas table. Things have been a bit busy so I’m getting a late start, but good things are in store. Portuguese enjoy some pretty big feasts at Christmas so, I’ll be sharing some simple dishes and, also trying my hand at some traditional Portuguese Christmas recipes, I’ve loved for years but didn’t have the courage try. Mostly, because I have family members who are masters, so why mess with perfection - but to carry on the tradition, I’ll be putting on an apron and apprenticing…stay tuned, this could get messy!
Portugal is very regionalized and this carries over to the food; with each region having its own traditions and variations of recipes - then there’s the staples that grace every table from north to south. One of these is Conserve de Cenoura, with or without olives.
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Sky New has reported that Portuguese detectives are to end their hunt for missing child Madeleine McCann; just one month after the elite team of senior officers took charge of the investigation. The reason that detectives might end the hunt for the missing child is because they are no nearer to finding the child.
Although there have been a few developments and many sightings, it seems as if police are no closer to finding the missing girl. If this reports are true then this could be a major setback for Madeleine McCann’s parents Gerry and Kate, and it looks as they will have to face the prospect that they will not find their girl.
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A couple of weeks ago we attended the Lisbon Wine & Food Show with the gang from Adegga. Not only did we have a great time, but also got to try some really incredible Portuguese wines. As expected, there were wines from all over the country, varying in taste and budgets.
What impressed me the most was the diversity of the Portuguese wines -Vinho verdes, whites, reds all the way through ports, madeiras, etc. The selection of Portuguese wines is truly dynamic, impressive and makes me proud. So, it’s really a shame that formidable wines like these are not better known outside the county. The most popular Portuguese wine I remember in my travels abroad has consistently been Mateus Rose, although a nice commercial wine, it’s a pale comparison to the serious contenders we have nationally. Like Marias da Malhadinha, Palacio da Brejoeira, Cortes de Cima Reserva, Marques de Borba Reserva - these are pure heaven, and just a few of the many hundreds of Portuguese reds. (more…)
The President of the United States, while discussing budgets issues, gave learning the Portuguese language as a second language an example of a wasteful project. Bush is free to decide how to spend the budget money but he is, obviously, unaware that Portuguese language is the fifth most spoken language in the world.Shouldn’t the Portuguese diplomacy act accordingly and manifest its disapproval?Wastage is most certainly the time spent and space used up on this blog talking about Bush… Source
Heard about this village long time ago, never have chance to drive around. So I decide to go there for some photos. (About 10 minutes drive from Hotel Equatorial) Basically the village looks like ordinary malay village, the structure also doesn't represent the culture of Portuguese. You will not notice this if you miss the signage "Portuguese Village". The only picture I snap is this San Pedro Devils Curry Restaurant. N2°11.018 E102°16.031
Heard about this village long time ago, never have chance to drive around. So I decide to go there for some photos. (About 10 minutes drive from Hotel Equatorial) Basically the village looks like ordinary malay village, the structure also doesn’t represent the culture of Portuguese. You will not notice this if you miss the signage “Portuguese Village”. The only picture I snap is this San Pedro Devils Curry Restaurant. N2°11.018 E102°16.031
Do I have a treat for Algarve Buzz readers…literally, this is an exciting post, where I share a little history and recipe of one of the most famous Portuguese deserts of all - Pasteis de Nata “Portuguese Custard Tarts”.
The original recipe for Pasteis de Nata were invented by two Catholic sisters in the convent at the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and called Pasteis de Belem, since then the secret recipe has been heavily guarded. Around 1837, clerics from the monetary, set up Casa Pastéis de Belém, the first shop to sell the pasties, in order to raise money for the monastery that took centuries to build and today is an UNESCO heritage site. At the time the monetary and shop were easily accessible by ship, allowing tourists to quickly become familiar with Pasteis de Belem, and the news spread quickly.
Today, Pasteis de Belem are more commonly known around the country as Pasteis de Nata, and only the original Pasties de Belem carry the name. The original shop also re
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown is tonight discussing the case of missing four-year-old Madeleine McCann with his Portuguese counterpart Jose Socrates.
Gordon Brown is in Lisbon for an EU Summit and has told reporters, “I’m meeting the Portuguese Prime Minister later and we will discuss this issue. I have discussed this issue with him before, to assure myself that the police authorities are taking the actions that are necessary.”
He added he wanted to make sure, “there’s proper cooperation between the British and Portuguese police.”
The Prime Minister has been given regular briefings on the Madeleine case since her disappearance on May 3rd. Mr Brown has also had telephone contact with Madeleine’s parents Gerry and Kate McCann.
Direct contact between the Prime Minister and the McCann’s ended last month when they were named as official suspects. Mr Brown has spoken to the Portuguese premier about the case in July where he thanked them for his help
Portuguese, the 6th most widely spoken language in the world and mother-tongue to almost 220 million people, is receiving more attention on the World Health Organizazion (WHO) agenda. ePORTUGUESe, an initiative to extend multilingualism at WHO, provides Portuguese-speaking countries with information tools to improve their health systems and enhance health workforce performance. Portuguese is the national language of Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe and East Timor. It is also an official language in AFRO and AMRO. Brazilian Director of Ageing and Life Course, Alexandre Kalache, said "Nowadays, information can be transmitted in a split second and those who cannot understand the message are left behind. The ePORTUGUESe initiative is a good example of a network to circulate information in local languages making sure the message is fully understood by those who really need it". ePORTUGUESe will establish and maintain a link between healt
With all the festivals, exhibits and nights out in August, my time to cook has been hit hard. But summer is winding down; and I hope to write more regularly about my favorite subject. There are hundreds of traditional dishes in the Algarve and across the country, some have been served for centuries and entice palates, passions and even rivalry. With such a rich heritage in food and drink, I look forward to exploring and sharing the traditional and more modern aspects of our diverse cuisine.
“Camarão à Guillo” is a popular style of shrimp here in the south, it has different nuances and techniques depending on region and cook, but it’s a simple and very tasty dish, so I’m sharing mine.
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A few of the latest updates include the August Free Language Letter, Wikipedia entries for Italian and Portuguese and commercial resources for Rosetta Stone Learn Italian and Rosetta Stone Learn Brazilian Portuguese.
Portuguese Water Dogs have short hair that does not shed and is considered a working dog, meaning that it is a breed that needs to stay busy. This breed is considered a hypoallergenic dog. Traditionally used to assist in fishing expeditions, the Portuguese Water Dog is now kept as a house pet. While this breed is not as common as other breeds, if you want to dog that is hypoallergenic, lively, and enjoys companionship, then this breed may be the one for you.Since the Portuguese Water Dog is not bred as often as other breeds of hypoallergenic dog, you will have to search for a breeder online, in the newspaper, or by calling breeders in your area until you find one. Generally happy dogs, the PWD needs to stay busy or it will get bored. You should have plenty of toys for it to play with and you may want to consider crate training when you are not at home. This means that the dog will stay in a crate when you go out so it does not destroy your home. When the PWD gets bored or lonely, it wi
This post is self-explanatory. Visit this BYKI Web list to learn or practice the words for the different seasons in Portuguese.
There's a funny saying in Brazil regarding the weather: "Inverno ou inferno" meaning that it's either the winter... or it's hot as heck
There are about 10 million speakers of Portuguese in Portugual itself, and the large majority of speakers in Brazil (about 150 million), but where else in the world can one hear this wonderful language spoken?
The short answer: former Portuguese colonies. The Lusophonic (Portuguese-speaking) world, also known as the Lusosphere really wraps around the globe, with representative countries in Europe, South America, Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, and a smattering of islands in the Atlantic.
Here's a Big Map of the Lusophonic world.
Transparent Language's own overview of the Portuguese language is very informative, and if you've ever been curious about the history of the language, you should check out that page.
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Here's a list of countries/geographic regions where Portuguese is spoken:
Brazil [Brasil]
Portugal
Mozambique [Moçambique]
Angola
Azores [os Açores]
Cape Verde [Cabo Verde]
São Tomé and Principe
Guinea-Bissau
East Timor
Macau
Goa
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Where:Provincetown Portuguese Bakery299 Commercial StreetProvincetown, Massachusetts 02657508-487-1803When:June 18, 2007In the nineteenth century, many Portuguese sailors working on American ships settled in Provincetown. Nowadays, the town is dotted with Portuguese eateries here and there. Provincetown Portuguese Bakery with its wide variety of many traditional pastries is one such example. SO bought a large loaf of sweet bread called Massa Sovada. It was so big that it kept AC, DP, JM, JP, SO, SY, and I from hunger throughout the whale watch. Selfish as always, I treated myself to a Pastel de Nata. It is a lemon custard tart; it is very similar to Chinese bakeries’ egg custard tart 蛋撻.Massa SovadaPastel de Nata
Is there anything more important? It’s funny that in this day and age one of the most practical modes of language communication is not only not taught in school, but most adults are completely unaware it even exists. Luckily I’m here to shed some light on the all-important dialect: IM!
Some quick terms to get you going:
Is there anything more important? It’s funny that in this day and age one of the most practical modes of language communication is not only not taught in school, but most adults are completely unaware it even exists. Luckily I’m here to shed some light on the all-important dialect: IM!
Some quick terms to get you going:
Is there anything more important? It’s funny that in this day and age one of the most practical modes of language communication is not only not taught in school, but most adults are completely unaware it even exists. Luckily I’m here to shed some light on the all-important dialect: IM!
Some quick terms to get you going:
Kkkkk Laughing out loud
Rsrsrs Lol
Vc You
Cd Where are/is (cadê)
Oq, q, oke, o q What (O que, que)
pq Why (por que)
Tbm, tb Also (também)
td Everything (tudo)
tc Chat (teclar)
Blz Great, “Word” (Beleza)
Aki Here (aqui)
Be sure to check out the BYKI Web list that I've made for these terms!
I’ve been IM-ing a lot more lately in Portuguese, and I think you could really get by with a few hundred word vocabulary, certainly on the speaking side.
Phonetic typing can take some getting used to, especially since people IM with varying degrees of accuracy. Common
substitutions include ‘k’ for ‘qu’ dropping ‘es’ from all forms of ‘estar
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Let's examine some considerations when determining what type of Portuguese to learn. The first determining factor is, obviously, where are you going to be traveling and speaking Portuguese. If Brazil is your destination, then clearly Brazilian Portuguese is the way to go, and the same goes for European Portuguese. Sheer practicality would suggest that Brazilian Portuguese is more useful than European, at least in terms of geographic area and number of speakers.
But what if you have specific goals in academia or business? Well, then the waters are muddied by several factors.
First of all, most Brazilian Portuguese teachers will gloss over a lot of grammar simply because it is not used in Brazil (see previous posts No Second Person and A Gente). Additionally there are many literary grammatical forms that one is more likely to recognize with a European Portuguese background. Also important is the tendency for Brazilian Portuguese speakers to consider European Portuguese somehow
Let's examine some considerations when determining what type of Portuguese to learn. The first determining factor is, obviously, where are you going to be traveling and speaking Portuguese. If Brazil is your destination, then clearly Brazilian Portuguese is the way to go, and the same goes for European Portuguese. Sheer practicality would suggest that Brazilian Portuguese is more useful than European, at least in terms of geographic area and number of speakers.
But what if you have specific goals in academia or business? Well, then the waters are muddied by several factors.
First of all, most Brazilian Portuguese teachers will gloss over a lot of grammar simply because it is not used in Brazil (see previous posts No Second Person and A Gente). Additionally there are many literary grammatical forms that one is more likely to recognize with a European Portuguese background. Also important is the tendency for Brazilian Portuguese speakers to consider European Portuguese somehow
Let's examine some considerations when determining what type of Portuguese to learn. The first determining factor is, obviously, where are you going to be traveling and speaking Portuguese. If Brazil is your destination, then clearly Brazilian Portuguese is the way to go, and the same goes for European Portuguese. Sheer practicality would suggest that Brazilian Portuguese is more useful than European, at least in terms of geographic area and number of speakers.
But what if you have specific goals in academia or business? Well, then the waters are muddied by several factors.
First of all, most Brazilian Portuguese teachers will gloss over a lot of grammar simply because it is not used in Brazil (see previous posts No Second Person and A Gente). Additionally there are many literary grammatical forms that one is more likely to recognize with a European Portuguese background. Also important is the tendency for Brazilian Portuguese speakers to consider European Portuguese somehow
Let's examine some considerations when determining what type of Portuguese to learn. The first determining factor is, obviously, where are you going to be traveling and speaking Portuguese. If Brazil is your destination, then clearly Brazilian Portuguese is the way to go, and the same goes for European Portuguese. Sheer practicality would suggest that Brazilian Portuguese is more useful than European, at least in terms of geographic area and number of speakers.
But what if you have specific goals in academia or business? Well, then the waters are muddied by several factors. First of all, most Brazilian Portuguese teachers will gloss over a lot of grammar simply because it is not used in Brazil (see previous posts No Second Person and A Gente). Additionally there are many literary grammatical forms that one is more likely to recognize with a European Portuguese background. Also important is the tendency for Brazilian Portuguese speakers to consider European Portuguese somehow 'm
I took Italian for a semester (intensive) in college and found it to be a highly learnable language for someone familiar with Brazilian Portuguese. The grammar is by and large pretty similar, except for some different preferences for constructing the past and future tenses. The languages share a lot of vocabulary, and a proficient Portuguese speaker (or Spanish) could build a 200-300 word vocabulary very quickly.
Sometimes to differentiate cognates in a few languages it can be helpful to picture the words in different colors, i.e. Italian in green, French in blue, Spanish in red. Portuguese in black of course because it's the coolest language.
Is there anything more important? It’s funny that in this day and age one of the most practical modes of language communication is not only not taught in school, but most adults are completely unaware it even exists. Luckily I’m here to shed some light on the all-important dialect: IM!
Some quick terms to get you going:
Brazilian Portuguese IM Meaning
Kkkkk Laughing out loud
Rsrsrs Lol
Vc You
Cd Where are/is (cade)
Oq, q, oke, o q What (O que, que)
pq Why (porque)
Tbm, tb Also (tambêm)
td Everything (tudo)
tc Chat (teclar)
Blz Great, “Word” (Beleza)
Aki Here (aqui)
I’ve been IM-ing a lot more lately in Portuguese, and I think you could really get by with a few hundred word vocabulary, certainly on the speaking side.
Phonetic typing can take some getting used to, especially since people IM with varying degrees of accuracy. Common substitutions include ‘k’ for ‘qu’ dropping ‘es’ from all forms of ‘estar’ and o for ‘ou.
Ingredients:2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind3 tablespoons lemon juice10 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons hot pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon salt2 (1 kg) lbs chicken pieces1. In a large glass bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken; mix well.Add chicken, turning to coat.2. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally; can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours if you want to make it ahead.3. Reserving marinade, place chicken, skin side down, on a greased grill over medium heat; close lid and cook for 10 minutes.4. Turn and brush with marinade; cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced.5. For a less spicy version, replace above marinade with Portuguese Paprika Marinade: 1/3 cup dry white wine, 1 tsp grated lemon rind, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce, and 2 cloves of garlic, minced.
Ahhh, the ultimate comfort food: Portuguese Sausage, Eggs Over-Easy, and Rice.
Here and there I have attempted to find the kind of portuguese sausage that I grew up with. But somehow wherever I go in this great and diverse area of New York City and its New Jersey suburbs, I cannot find anything that tastes quite like home. And as if to mock me even more (okay, so they aren't being mean about it
The "Flame" chair designed by Filipe Oliveira Dias was chosen to be the one used in the news conference room of the White House. Filipe Oliveira Dias is an architect from Oporto, Portugal and he...
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Simple, nostalgic but fabulous Portuguese music
(Listen here) Partir é morrer um pouco - António dos Santos
Partir É Morrer Um Pouco
(José Carlos Ary dos Santos)
Adeus parceiros das farras
Dos copos e das noitadas
Adeus sombras da cidade
Adeus langor das guitarras
Canto de esperanças frustradas
Alvorada de saudade.
Meu coração como louco
Quer desgarrar no meu peito
Transforma em soluço a voz
Portugal´s largest industrial company, the power utility EDP, has agreed to buy U.S. wind-park company Horizon Wind Energy from Goldman Sachs at an enterprise value of $2.9 billion to enter the U.S. market and boost its position in renewable energy.
Both EDP and Horizon had been expanding their portfolios in wind power projects very aggressively. Houston based Horizon has 559 gross megawatts of operating wind projects and another 997 MW under construction due to be completed by the end of this year.
“Horizon also has a strong pipeline of projects in several stages of development in 15 different states across the country, with combined aggregate generating potential of over 9,000 MW,” EDP said.
EDP or Energías de Portugal moved into the number seven spot in the global ranking of MW wind power owned through 2006.
EDP saw a 68% spike in its total wind MW owned in 2006 following an aggressive acquisition strategy in its neighbouring country, Spain, where it
Here are some pieces of information about Portuguese that English-speaking people may find interesting.1) Verbs: You can use your fingers to count the number of different forms a verb takes in English. In Portuguese, a typical verb has 67. About a third of them are archaic, half of these are used only in some Brazilian regions, but all are still taught in school.2) Gender: There is no 'it' in Portuguese. That means that each and every noun (thing, object, etc.) is masculine or feminine. And as other parts of speech, like adjectives, change according to the gender of the noun, you always need to know if a noun is masculine or feminine to use it in sentences. Worse yet, gender is not a matter of the object or concept it names, but of the word itself. For instance, in Portuguese an aircraft can be masculine or feminine, depending on the word you use to call it ('avião' or 'aeronave'). In addition, as adjectives and other parts of speech also change according to the noun being singu
Here are some pieces of information about Portuguese that English-speaking people may find interesting.1) Verbs: You can use your fingers to count the number of different forms a verb takes in English. In Portuguese, a typical verb has 67. About a third of them are archaic, half of these are used only in some Brazilian regions, but all are still taught in school.2) Gender: There is no 'it' in Portuguese. That means that each and every noun (thing, object, etc.) is masculine or feminine. And as other parts of speech, like adjectives, change according to the gender of the noun, you always need to know if a noun is masculine or feminine to use it in sentences. Worse yet, gender is not a matter of the object or concept it names, but of the word itself. For instance, in Portuguese an aircraft can be masculine or feminine, depending on the word you use to call it ('avião' or 'aeronave'). In addition, as adjectives and other parts of speech also change according to the noun being singu
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