Portuguese

In Portuguese, “my baby” is translated as meu bebê. The phrase is used to refer to one’s own infant child.

Brazilians usually ask “how are you?” with Tudo bem?, which literally means “all well?”.

The English phrase “cuss words” is translated into Portuguese as palavrões.

To relate (to identify with or understand) in Portuguese is relacionar.

The English phrase “inches” is translated into Portuguese as polegadas.

After a sneeze Brazilians say Saúde!, which means “health”. It is the normal reply to “bless you”. Say Saúde! to friends, family and strangers.

The English phrase gift voucher is translated into Portuguese as vale-presente.

The English word shoulder is ombro in Portuguese. ombro refers to the joint between the arm and the torso.

The English phrase ‘spotted’ can be translated into Portuguese as manchado.

The Portuguese word erre is the name of the letter r.