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The English phrase “hello, my friend” is translated into Portuguese as Olá, meu amigo.

The Brazilian word for “kiss” is beijo, and the verb “to kiss” is beijar. A small, affectionate kiss is a beijinho.

The English phrase ‘champion’ is translated into Portuguese as campeão. A campeão is someone who has been winner in a contest.

Brazilians say Oi, tudo bem? to mean “hi, how are you”. It is the standard opener and nobody expects a long answer.

The English word shelf is translated into Portuguese as prateleira or estante.

The English word ‘disgraceful’ is translated into Portuguese as vergonhoso. The term is used to describe something that brings or warrants disgrace.

The English word ‘turkey’ (the bird) is translated into Portuguese as peru. Use peru when referring to the bird in the genus Meleagris.

The English word ‘head’ is translated into Portuguese as cabeça. cabeça refers to the part of the body.

The English word ‘dragon’ is translated into Portuguese as dragão. The word refers to a mythical creature.

tenho is the Portuguese word for “I have”. tenho is used to indicate possession or a state.