Vamos, Brasil!
cheer, Brazil
To cheer on the national team, Brazilians say Vamos, Brasil!, literally "let's go, Brazil". Pra frente, Brasil! means "forward, Brazil" and Bora, Brasil! is the casual version.
Meaning: cheer encouraging the Brazilian team (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Vamos, Brasil! | cheer, Brazil |
| Bora, Brasil! | casual, slang |
| Pra frente, Brasil! | cheer, classic |
Fans shout these during matches, and they appear on shirts, banners and social posts around World Cup time.
Which one should you use?
Bora is a short form of vamos embora and sounds relaxed and youthful. Vamos is the standard, safe choice.
When do people say it?
The phrase Pra frente, Brasil became famous during the 1970 World Cup, when a song with that title became a national cheer.
Did you know?
- The 1970 World Cup, in which Brazil won its third title, is when Pra frente, Brasil became a national slogan.
Examples in context
- Vamos, Brasil! Eu acredito!Come on, Brazil! I believe!
- Pra frente, Brasil, é hoje!Forward, Brazil, it is today!
- Bora, Brasil, vamos ganhar!Come on, Brazil, let's win!
Example conversation
Bruno and his sister Camila watch a Brazil match at home in Recife.
- BrunoO jogo vai começar!The game is about to start!
- CamilaVamos, Brasil!Come on, Brazil!
- BrunoPra frente, Brasil!Forward, Brazil!
