Portuguese

The English phrase “hello handsome” is translated into Portuguese as Olá, lindo.

The English word corruption is translated into Portuguese as corrupção. corrupção refers to seeking bribes.

In Portuguese, “where is the beach?” is expressed as onde fica a praia? This phrase is used to ask for the location of the beach.

The English term varicella is translated into Portuguese as catapora. catapora is used to refer to the disease known in English as chickenpox.

In Brazil “bye bye” is tchau tchau. It is a friendly, repeated version of tchau.

To jump in Portuguese is to say pular or saltar.

The English phrase “swears” can be translated into Portuguese as xingamentos. xingamentos refers to words used to insult someone or to express anger.

To attempt in Portuguese is tentar. Tentar is the most common and versatile verb used for ‘to attempt’ or ‘to try’ in almost all contexts.

In Portugal a pineapple is an ananás. Brazilians call it abacaxi, and the Portuguese will understand it but do not use it.

The Portuguese word for yum is hum. hum is an interjection used to indicate delight at the flavor of food.