Portuguese

The English word ‘confidential’ is translated into Portuguese as confidencial.

bom fim de semana is the Portuguese way to say ‘have a good weekend’.

Merry Christmas in Portuguese is Feliz Natal. Feliz Natal is the standard way to offer good wishes during the Christmas season.

The Portuguese word for wine is vinho. vinho refers to the alcoholic beverage made from grapes.

The Portuguese word for gage is calibre.

The English phrase “homie” can be translated into Portuguese as mano.

The English phrase ‘bar’ is translated into Portuguese as bar. A bar refers to a business licensed to sell intoxicating beverages.

The English phrase “queen bee” is abelha-rainha in Portuguese. The term refers to the reproductive female bee.

In Portuguese, “this is” can be translated as isto é. The phrase isto é has two primary uses.

In Brazil “what” is o que. When you did not hear someone, say Como? politely or the casual Hã?, meaning “what?” or “sorry?”.