Portuguese

In Portugal the usual way to say “shut up” is Cala-te. The stronger Cala a boca! means “shut your mouth” and is quite rude.

The English word organic is translated into Portuguese as orgânico.

boa noite is the Portuguese way to say good evening. boa noite is used as a greeting when arriving in the evening and as a farewell when leaving at night.

The Portuguese word for niece is sobrinha. The word sobrinha is used to refer to a niece, specifically the daughter of one’s brother or sister.

Oat milk in Portuguese is leite de aveia. leite de aveia is the standard term used to describe the milky liquid produced from oats.

The Portuguese word for mermaid is sereia. sereia refers to a mythological woman with a fish’s tail.

The English phrase “mommy” is translated into Portuguese as mamãe. mamãe is an affectionate term used to address or refer to a mother.

A casual way to say “hi, how are you?” in Portugal is Boas, tudo bem? Another friendly option is Então, tudo bem?

Maria is the Portuguese female given name for Maria.

In Portuguese, the English phrase “lap” is translated as colo. The word refers to the upper legs of a seated person.