Portuguese

The English word carob is translated to Portuguese as alfarroba. alfarroba refers to the edible fruit of the carob tree.

boa sorte! is the Portuguese way to say good luck.

quantos anos você tem? is the Portuguese phrase for “how old are you?”. This phrase is used to ask someone about their age.

The English word “shower” (referring to a bathing device) can be translated into Portuguese as chuveiro or duche. Both terms refer to a device for bathing.

To cook in Portuguese is cozinhar. The verb cozinhar is the most common and general term used to mean the act of preparing food for eating.

The English word ‘harassment’ is translated into Portuguese as assédio. The term refers to persistent attacks and criticism that cause worry and distress.

The English phrase “hot dog” is translated into Portuguese as cachorro-quente. The term refers to a frankfurter served in a bun.

The English phrase ‘unmarried’ is translated into Portuguese as solteiro. The word is used to describe someone who is having no husband or wife.

The standard reply in Brazil is Eu também estou com saudade de você. In speech people usually say the shorter Também tô com saudade.

The English word agnostic is translated into Portuguese as agnóstico. This term is an adjective meaning of or relating to agnosticism.