Robyn Taylor

The English phrase “zinc” is translated into Portuguese as zinco. zinco refers to the chemical element.

To live in Portuguese is viver.

The Portuguese phrase for “neem leaves” is folhas de nim.

The English phrase “I am high” is translated into Portuguese as estou chapado when referring to being under the influence of drugs.

In Portugal “good” is bom for masculine nouns and boa for feminine ones. The adverb “well” is bem. In casual speech fixe means good or cool.

The Portuguese word for grandma is vovó. vovó is an endearing and informal term used to refer to a grandmother, emphasizing affection.

In Portuguese, hello is said as olá. The phrase is used to greet someone.

The English phrase “gorilla” is translated into Portuguese as gorila.

In Brazil you say Feliz Natal! for Merry Christmas. Boas festas! means “happy holidays” and covers Christmas and New Year.

The standard word for “yes” in Portugal is Sim. In conversation people also say Pois or Pois é, which show agreement, as in “right” or “that is true”.