Portuguese

The English phrase ‘advent’ is translated into Portuguese as advento.

The English word “hamster” is translated into Portuguese as hamster. The word hamster refers to the rodent species belonging to the Cricetinae.

Hake in Portuguese is pescada, the name of the fish. pescada is the word for hake.

The simplest greeting in Brazil is Oi!, and Olá! is slightly more formal. Saudações! is the word for “greetings” in a formal or written setting.

The English phrase clockwise is translated into Portuguese as no sentido horário.

The English phrase ‘detour’ is translated into Portuguese as desvio. desvio refers to a temporary alternative route to a main route.

The English phrase ‘callus’ is calo in Portuguese. A calo is a hardened part of the skin.

The English phrase “show your body” is translated into Portuguese as mostre seu corpo.

At bedtime Brazilians say Boa noite, durma bem!, meaning “good night, sleep well”. Closer people say Bons sonhos! (sweet dreams) or the casual Dorme bem!

In Brazil you say Feliz aniversário for “happy birthday”.