vai Brasil
The English phrase "go brazil" is translated into Portuguese as vai Brasil.
vai Brasil is primarily used as a chant or cheer during sporting events to support Brazilian athletes or national teams.
Did you know?
- The name Brasil is actually derived from the word brasa, meaning 'ember'. This refers to the glowing red colour of the brazilwood tree used during early colonial trade.
- The name of the country was once 'Santa Cruz' or 'Vera Cruz' before it became known as 'Brasil' due to the commercial importance of the brazilwood tree.
- While 'go' in English is a common way to cheer, the Portuguese vai functions as a direct command to move or proceed, adding a sense of active momentum to the cheer.
Examples in context
- Vai, Brasil!Go Brazil
- Vai, Brasilzão!Go, Big Brazil!
- Vamos torcer, vai Brasil!Let's cheer, go Brazil!
- Hoje eu só grito: vai Brasil!Today I only shout: go Brazil!
- Na Copa, todo mundo diz vai Brasil.During the World Cup, everyone says go Brazil.
Example conversation
Lucas and Mariana are watching a football match on TV.
- LucasOlha o ataque deles! Vai Brasil!Look at their attack! Go Brazil!
- MarianaEu também estou torcendo muito.I am also cheering a lot.
- LucasVocê acha que vamos ganhar?Do you think we will win?
- MarianaCom certeza, vai Brasil!For sure, go Brazil!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Brasil, brasil, vai, CC BY-SA 4.0.
