Janet Sophia

The English phrase “lobbyist” is translated into Portuguese as lobista. lobista refers to a person paid to influence politicians.

The English word “diamond” is translated into Portuguese as diamante. The term refers to the gemstone.

The English phrase ‘dead end’ can be translated into Portuguese as beco sem saída. The term refers to a street or path that goes nowhere.

The English word ‘upbeat’ can be translated to Portuguese as animado.

The English phrase ‘suspense’ translates to Portuguese as suspense. The word suspense refers to the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement.

In Brazilian Portuguese “me” is usually me before a verb, as in Ele me viu. After a preposition you say mim, as in para mim.

The English phrase ‘ceo’ translates to Portuguese as diretor executivo. This term refers to a chief executive officer.

The English phrase “sender” is translated into Portuguese as remetente. A sender is someone who sends.

In Portuguese, “have a nice weekend” is said as bom fim de semana.

In Brazil “hi” is Oi! It is short, friendly and used with everyone from friends to shopkeepers.