Portuguese

The Portuguese word for corkscrew is saca-rolhas. The term saca-rolhas refers to the implement used for opening bottles that are sealed with a cork.

The English word ‘wall’ is translated into Portuguese as parede. parede refers to a substantial structure acting as a side or division within a building.

The English name James can be translated into Portuguese using several forms, most commonly Diogo, Jaime, Tiago or Iago.

The English word pineapple is translated into Portuguese as abacaxi. Both forms refer to the tropical fruit. They are masculine nouns.

The English phrase ‘station’ is translated into Portuguese as estação.

A woman says Obrigada to say thank you in Portuguese. A man says Obrigado. The ending depends on the speaker, not on the person being thanked.

The English phrase “monitor” can be translated into Portuguese as monitor. The noun monitor refers to a computer display.

The English word student is translated into Portuguese as estudante.

In Brazil “dad” is pai, and children also say papai as an affectionate form. Use pai in everyday talk, like Meu pai trabalha no centro.

To say “I love brazil” in Portuguese, use eu amo o brasil.