Portuguese

The Brazilian word for “liar” is mentiroso for a man and mentirosa for a woman. The word for “lie” is mentira.

The English word ‘hug’ is translated into Portuguese as abraço. The noun abraço refers to an affectionate embrace.

Brazilians use the English loanword crush, as in Ele é o meu crush. The native phrase is ter uma queda por alguém.

In Brazil the most common greeting is Oi. Olá is a little more formal, and Bom dia, Boa tarde and Boa noite depend on the time of day.

The Portuguese word for picture (as a photograph) is foto.

The English word skunk is gambá in Portuguese. The term is used to refer to the animal known as a skunk.

In Portuguese, “I love you” is expressed as amo-te. These phrases are used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.

Pedro is a Portuguese male given name.

The English phrase “right now” is translated into Portuguese as agora mesmo.

The English phrase “cute girl” is translated into Portuguese as garota bonita.