Portuguese

The English word star is translated into Portuguese as estrela. In an astronomical sense, estrela refers to a luminous celestial body made of plasma.

The Portuguese word for beach is praia. praia refers to a sandy shore.

The Portuguese word for grandfather is avô.

The English phrase ‘hospital’ is hospital in Portuguese. hospital is the standard and most commonly used term for a large medical facility in Portuguese.

The English phrase “how are you feeling?” is translated into Portuguese as Como você está se sentindo?

To say I am well in Portuguese, use estou bem.

To withdraw in Portuguese is translated as retirar.

estou bem is the Portuguese phrase for “I am doing well”.

In Brazil “congratulations” is Parabéns! It is always used in the plural form. You say Parabéns! for birthdays, graduations, new jobs and weddings.

The English phrase “so cute, dear” is translated into Portuguese as que fofo, querido. The phrase can be used to react to something adorable.