Portuguese

In Portuguese, “kind regards” is expressed as atenciosamente.

To say sellotape in Portuguese, use fita-cola.

To press charges in Portuguese is prestar queixa.

The English phrase “I love you, my love” is translated into Portuguese as eu te amo, meu amor.

The Portuguese word for girlfriend is namorada. namorada is a noun used to refer to a female partner in a romantic relationship.

The English word ‘tranquil’ is translated into Portuguese as tranquilo.

The English word ‘infinity’ is translated into Portuguese as infinidade.

The English phrase stinging is translated into Portuguese as ardência. ardência refers to a sharp, burning sensation felt on the skin or in the eyes.

The English phrase ‘parable’ is parábola in Portuguese. parábola refers to a short story illustrating a lesson.

In Portugal “mom” is mãe. The affectionate form is mamã, and children and adults use both. Mãezinha is a tender diminutive.