Portuguese

The English phrase “I am alright” is translated into Portuguese as estou bem.

In Brazilian Portuguese “proud” is orgulhoso for a man and orgulhosa for a woman.

The Portuguese phrase for “do you remember me?” is lembra-se de mim? This phrase is used to ask someone if they recognize you from a previous meeting.

The English phrase “hello how was your day” is translated into Portuguese as olá, como foi o seu dia?

The English phrase “mama” is translated into Portuguese as mamãe. mamãe is an endearing and commonly used informal term for “mommy” or “mama”.

In Brazil “chocolate” is also chocolate. A single chocolate candy is a bombom.

The Portuguese word for Australia is Austrália.

In Brazil “excuse me” is Com licença when you want to pass or step into a space. Use Com licença on a crowded bus or when entering an office.

The English word ‘complacent’ is translated into Portuguese as complacente.

To thank a man in Portuguese a man says Obrigado and a woman says Obrigada. The form depends on who speaks and not on who is thanked.