Joyce Esther

The Portuguese word for bridge is ponte. ponte is a feminine noun used to describe a construction or a natural feature that spans a divide.

The English phrase “go brazil” is translated into Portuguese as vai Brasil.

The Portuguese phrase for “no way!” is de jeito nenhum!

The English word utopia is translated into Portuguese as utopia. utopia refers to a world in perfect harmony.

The English word ‘cute’ is translated into Portuguese as fofo.

The Portuguese word for supper is ceia. The term ceia is a formal term for supper typically used for a light evening meal or snack before bed.

The English phrase “espresso” is café expresso in Portuguese. The term refers to a strong type of coffee. To order an espresso, one should specify um café.

The English word ‘surprise’ is translated into Portuguese as surpresa.

The English word “oar” is remo in Portuguese. remo is a masculine noun referring to the implement used to row a boat.

The English phrase “dragon fruit” is pitaia in Portuguese. The term refers to the fruit of the cactus species known as dragon fruit.