In Brazil you say Feliz Ano Novo! to wish someone a happy new year. The more formal Próspero Ano Novo! wishes a prosperous one and is common in cards.
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Venison in Portuguese is carne de veado. The term is used to refer to the meat of a deer.
Fans shout Vai, Brasil! to say “go, Brazil”. Força, Brasil! means “strength, Brazil”, and Brasil, sil, sil! is a rhythmic chant heard in stadiums.
The English name Nathan is translated into Portuguese as Natã. In Portuguese, these terms are used as masculine given names.
The English word ‘by’ can be translated into Portuguese as por or a.
The English phrase ‘we miss you’ is expressed in Portuguese as sentimos sua falta.
The English word ‘nefarious’ can be translated into Portuguese as nefasto.
The English word ‘of’ is translated into Portuguese as de. The preposition de is used to express possession or to indicate belonging.
In Portugal the usual way to say “shut up” is Cala-te. The stronger Cala a boca! means “shut your mouth” and is quite rude.
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boa noite is the Portuguese way to say good evening. boa noite is used as a greeting when arriving in the evening and as a farewell when leaving at night.