Portuguese

The Portuguese phrase compadre means a close friend or the father of a godchild.

To say “do you understand?” in Portuguese, use você entende? This phrase is used to ask if someone comprehends the information being shared.

The English phrase ‘mami’ translates to the Portuguese word mamãe.

The English phrase ‘medium well’ is translated into Portuguese as ao ponto para o bem.

To say “have a nice day” in Brazilian Portuguese, use Tenha um bom dia.

The English phrase “go to portugal” is expressed in Portuguese as ir para Portugal.

The English phrase ‘stroller’ is translated into Portuguese as carrinho.

In Brazil “get well soon” is Melhoras!, a short wish for recovery. You can also say Boa recuperação or Espero que você melhore logo.

In Portugal the most natural way to give your name is Chamo-me …, literally “I call myself”. You can also say O meu nome é …

In Portuguese, lightning is called relâmpago. The term is used to describe the discharge of electricity during a storm.