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Brazilian Language and Culture
Brazilian Portuguese is the main, official language of the Federative Republic of Brazil. It is both similar to and distinct from its mother tongue, the Portuguese language of Portugal. Typical questions relate to the language's interactions with South America's immigrant and native languages; and to its impact on regional and world business, environmentalism, literature, music, scientific research, sports, and technology.
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What is the name of Brazil money?
The real is the present-day currency of Brazil. Its sign is R$ and its ISO code is BRL. It is subdivided into 100 centavos ("hundredths").
The modern real was introduced in 1994 as part of the Plano Real
How much is American money in Brazil?
On May 15, 2010, one U.S. dollar [USD] converts to 1.79 Brazilian real [BRL]. One Brazilian real [BRL] converts to $0.56 USD [U.S. dollar]. Its currency sign is R$.
Is Germany Brazil's capital city?
No, Germany isn't Brazil's capital city. Brazil and Germany are countries. Brazil is a country in South America. Its capital city is Brasilia. Germany is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Berlin.
The Brazilians are from Brazil. Brazil was colonized by Portugal, not Spain, so the language is Portuguese.
What are five big cities in Brazil besides the capital?
São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Curitiba.
What are Brazil's three major landmarks?
Three major landmarks of Brazil are the capital city of BrasÃlia, the statue of Cristo Redentor in Rio de Janeiro, and Itaipu Dam [Usina Hidrelétrica Itaipu Binacional] in southwestern Brazil on the border with Paraguay.
1. BrasÃlia abounds with innovative architecture. But two of the capital's most famous landmarks are Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida [Cathedral of BrasÃlia] and Congresso Nacional do Brasil [National Congress of Brazil]. The striking Cathedral represents two hands reaching up to heaven through 16 concrete columns encircling a glass roof. The unusual Congress complex includes two vertical towers of offices balanced with semispheres for the Chamber of Deputies [Câmara dos Deputados] and the Federal Senate [Senado Federal].
2. Christ the Redeemer [O Cristo Redentor] rises 130 feet [39.6 meters] above the 2,300 foot [700 meter] peak of Corcovado [Hunchback] Mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park of Rio de Janeiro. The statue was dedicated on October 12, 1931.
3. The Itaipu Dam generates the world's second greatest amount of hydroelectricity. It's located on the Parana River [Rio Paraná], which is the second largest river in size in South America. The Itaipu, which means 'the sound of a stone' in Guarani, has a length of 25,981 feet [7919 meters] and a height of 643 feet [196 meters]. So its size is equivalent to a 65-story building. Construction began in February 1971. The dam opened on May 5, 1984.
Have a safe flight in Brazilian Portuguese?
Tenha uma boa viagem (have a good trip) would be the most common.
It is a typical dish of Brazil's Paraná State.
In the city of Morretes, tourists appreciate this delicacy.
It is worth visiting this town to try the "Barra"
dish, based on beef, that has more than 200 years' history.
How do you say mama in Brazilian Portuguese?
Mother and Mom/mama/mommy are interchangeable. The words are "mamãe" and "mãe".
What are some of Brazil's famous singers?
Two famous Brazilian singers are Chico Buarque de Hollanda [b. June 19, 1944] and
Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim [January 25, 1927 - December 8, 1994]. Both singer-songrwriters popularized 'bossa nova', a distinctive style of Brazilian music.
One of Chico Buarque's most famous songs is 'Cálice' ['Chalice']. It was composed in memory of Stuart Angel Jones [January 11, 1946 - May 14, 1971]. Jones was hideously tortured and killed by officers of the Brazilian military dictatorship.
One of Antônio Jobim's most famous songs is 'Garota de Ipanema' ['Girl from Ipanema'].
What is the capital and absolute location of Brazil and capital city?
Brasília is the federal capital city of Brazil. Brasília's coordinates are 15 degrees 47 minutes South and 47 degrees 52 minutes West.
Who gained control of Brazil in the Americas?
Portugal gained control of Brazil in the Americas. The future country of Brazil was claimed for Portugal in April 1500 by Pedro Ãlvares Cabral [ca. 1468 - ca. 1520]. Subsequently rival strongholds established by British, Dutch, French and Spanish settlers were overthrown successfully by Portugal.
How do you say safe journey in Brazilian Portuguese?
We don't say "safe journey" - well, not literally, anyway. Our equivalent is "good journey" (boa viagem)
What was the 2 major problems when Brazil move its capital city to brasilia?
When Brazil moved its capital to Brasília in 1960, two major problems emerged: first, the logistical challenge of building a new city in a remote, sparsely populated area, which required significant infrastructure development and investment. Second, the relocation disrupted existing social and economic networks, leading to disparities in access to services and opportunities between Brasília and established cities, as many people were displaced or had to adapt to a new environment.
What in Brazil is the world's largest?
The Amazon Rainforest [Floresta Amazonia] is the largest rainforest in the world. About 60 percent of the rainforest is within Brazil's borders. The rainforest also is the world's most biologically diverse rainforest.
What is Brazil's official language?
Portuguese is the official language of Brazil. In 2003 Nheengatu, an indigenous language of South America, was granted co-official status with Portuguese in the municipality of Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira [St. Gabriel of Waterfall]. Sao Gabriel is on the north shores of the Rio Negro [Black River] in the Region of Cabeca do Cachorro [Dog's Head] in the state of Amazonas. Sao Gabriel is the northernmost city of Amazonas.
Do you have information about Christ Redeemer in Brazil?
Christ the Redeemer ['O Cristo Redentor'] is the statue of Jesus of Nazareth [c 7-4 B.C.E. - c. A.D. 30]at the top of Corcovado [Hunchback] Mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park of Rio de Janeiro. Local engineer Heitor da Silva Costa [July 25, 1873-April 21, 1947] designed the statue. French sculptor Paul Maximilien Landowski [June 4, 1875-March 27, 1961] sculpted it. The construction of 'O Cristo Redentor' took nine years, from 1922 to 1931. It's made of reinforced concrete and soapstone. The statue was dedicated on October 12, 1931.
Is La Paz Brazil's capital city?
No, La Paz isn't Brazil's capital city. Instead, it's the administrative capital that serves as the seat of government for Bolivia. It's one of two national capital cities in Bolivia. The other capital is the constitutional capital city of Sucre.
Brasilia is Brazil's capital city.
Yes, and you may be surprised to know they also usually have a TV and some furniture.
How do you say one pound in Brazilian?
Uma libra. But if you are referring to weight, that won't mean anything to a Brazilian, as we use metric.
