Jade Marie

In Portuguese, “I agree” is expressed as concordo. You use concordo to show that you have the same opinion as someone else.

The Portuguese phrase for why is por que. The interrogative por que is used to ask for a reason or motive.

The English word “stars” is translated into Portuguese as estrelas. The term refers to the small, bright points of light seen in the night sky.

In Brazilian Portuguese the usual way to greet a group is Oi, pessoal.

The English phrase ‘leave’ is translated into Portuguese as sair. Sair is used to express the act of going away from a place.

In Portugal hello is Olá and goodbye is Adeus. Friends often say Tchau when they part.

The English phrase “bland” is translated into Portuguese as sem graça. sem graça is used to describe something that lacks flavor, interest or excitement.

To say Bible in Portuguese, use Bíblia. Bíblia is the name of the Christian holy book.

The English word stamina can be translated into Portuguese as estamina or vigor. Stamina refers to the power of sustained exertion.

In Portugal the name is said Ronaldo, with the stress on the middle syllable.