Portuguese

The English word ‘dumb’ is translated into Portuguese as burro. burro is used to describe someone as stupid or lacking intelligence.

The Portuguese phrase for commanding someone to “get out” is sai daqui. This phrase is used to command a person to leave a specific location.

The English phrase ‘suspense’ translates to Portuguese as suspense. The word suspense refers to the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement.

The Portuguese phrase for “what did you say?” is o que você disse? This phrase is used to ask someone to repeat something they have just spoken.

The English phrase “railroad” is translated into Portuguese as ferrovia.

The English word “light” (referring to electromagnetic waves) is luz in Portuguese. luz is used to refer to electromagnetic waves.

In European Portuguese you say Com licença to pass by or enter, and Desculpe to get someone’s attention or interrupt.

Cheese bread in Portuguese is pão de queijo.

The Portuguese word for the noun crank is manivela.

The Portuguese word for bicycle is bicicleta. The word refers to the vehicle.