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To catch up with in Portuguese is expressed as colocar em dia.

The English phrase “yes and no” is translated into Portuguese as sim e não. This phrase is used to indicate that there is no simple “yes” or “no” answer

The English word ‘divine’ is translated to Portuguese as divino. divino is an adjective meaning of or pertaining to a god.

The English phrase ‘stroller’ is translated into Portuguese as carrinho.

Maria is the Portuguese female given name for Maria.

In Portugal “stupid” is estúpido for a man and estúpida for a woman. Idiota is a common insult, while parvo and tonto are milder.

The Portuguese word for the English phrase “crash” (as a vehicle accident) is bater.

The English word shoulder is ombro in Portuguese. ombro refers to the joint between the arm and the torso.

In Brazilian Portuguese “how was your day?” is Como foi o seu dia? In speech people drop the article and say Como foi seu dia?

In Brazilian Portuguese “take care” is Se cuida among friends and Cuide-se in a more careful tone. Both mean “look after yourself”.