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Portuguese Language and Culture
Portuguese is the main, official language of the Portuguese Republic and of its far flung, former colonies in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. It is both distinct from and similar to the continental Spanish of neighboring Spain. Questions typically refer to the language's poetic achievements in literature; pivotal roles in colonial exploration and European technology; and particular interactions with regional languages and dialects.
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What is the daily range of temperature going to be if the maximum temperature for a particular day is 26 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is 14 degrees Celsius?
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The daily temperature range would be 12 degrees Celsius (26 - 14 = 12).
What is one major difference between the African Union and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries?
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One major difference is their membership composition. The African Union consists of African countries, while the Community of Portuguese Language Countries consists of countries where Portuguese is an official language, including countries outside of Africa.
How do you say hi in Portuguese language?
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In Portuguese, you say "hi" as "oi" or "olá".
Who was the Portuguese prince who mapped Africa's coastline?
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The Portuguese prince who mapped Africa's coastline was Prince Henry the Navigator. He played a significant role in initiating the Age of Exploration and promoting maritime exploration along the coast of Africa in the 15th century.
When writing a letter in Portuguese do you write dear before or after the name?
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In Portuguese, "Dear" would go after the name. For example: "João, Estimado/a," would be the correct format.
Why do so many Portuguese people have a rooster in their home?
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The rooster is a symbol of good luck and protection in Portuguese culture, and having a rooster in the home is believed to bring prosperity and ward off evil spirits. It is also associated with the legend of the Barcelos Rooster, a popular folk tale in Portugal.
How do you say your location in portuguese?
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To say "your location" in Portuguese, you would say "sua localização".
What does forças desequilibradas mean in Portuguese?
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"forças desequilibradas" in Portuguese means unbalanced forces in English. It refers to a situation where the forces acting on an object are not equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, causing the object to accelerate.
How do you say that is beautiful in Portuguese?
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You can say "isso é bonito" in Portuguese to mean "that is beautiful."
What is the correct spelling for language in portuguese?
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The correct spelling for "language" in Portuguese is "língua".
What to say for pretty girl in Portuguese?
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You could say "Você é linda" in Portuguese, which means "You are beautiful."
How do you say We hope you love the gifts in Portuguese?
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Esperamos que você ame os presentes.
How do you say goodbye until next time in Portuguese?
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You can say "adeus até a próxima" in Portuguese to say goodbye until next time.
How do you say my name is Dante in Portuguese?
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You can say "Meu nome é Dante" in Portuguese.
How did the Portuguese language develop?
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Portuguese language developed from Vulgar Latin in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in what is now Portugal. It was influenced by contact with other languages like Arabic during the Moorish rule and later expanded through Portuguese exploration and colonization during the Age of Discovery. Over time, it evolved into the distinct language known today.
Do you love me in Portuguese word?
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In Portuguese, "Do you love me?" would be "Tu me amas?" or "Você me ama?"
What is the plural of país?
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The plural of país is países.
In Portuguese, words (nouns\adjectives) ending with and a S follow the general rule of the plural of words ending with a consonant, which is by adding -es.
Bear in mind that there are many irregular plural forms in Portuguese and we always should pay attention to one word's stress.
For instance, nouns and adjectives ending with a S but for a word with stress on the penultimate syllable, the plural is the same form of the singular, e.g.: um lápis/cem lápis (one pencil/one hundred pencils), atlas/atlas, etc.
How do you pronounce the Portuguese name Jo o?
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It is pronounced "zhoo-OW." The "j" is pronounced like the 's' in treasure, and the 'ow' sound is similar to the 'ou' in house. The stress is on the second syllable.
How do you say my son in portuguese Brazilian?
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You say "meu filho" in Brazilian Portuguese to refer to my son.
How do you sau big hug in Portuguese?
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"Abraço grande" is how you say "big hug" in Portuguese.
What French word does buffalo come from?
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The English word seems to come not from French, but from Portuguese bufalo. The French word for buffalo is "buffle" (masc.) which has the same Latin origin as the Portuguese word.
What does voce e linda mean in Portuguese?
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"Voce é linda" means "you are beautiful" in Portuguese. It is a common phrase used to compliment someone's appearance.
