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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.
554 Questions
What is the meaning of the phrase of comme ci comme ca?
It means so so in French. Literally translates to 'like this, like that"
What is the largest city that speak portuguese?
São Paulo in Brazil is the largest city in the world where Portuguese is spoken, with a population of over 12 million people.
Why were the Portuguese claims in the Americas relatively limited?
they couldn't own other land because it was already owned by the dutch and the Spanish.
Why do you think Portuguese is the main language?
Portuguese is the main language in countries like Brazil and Portugal due to historical colonization and influence. Portuguese explorers and settlers spread the language to these regions, where it eventually became the dominant language through centuries of cultural and political development.
Quando você põe uma O ou A antes as palavras Meu ou Minha no Português do Brasil?
Minha terra tem palmeiras onde canta o sabiá. (É facultativo usar ou não o artigo A porque terra é um substantivo feminino, portanto só caberia o artigo "A") Se for escrito "A minha terra..." sómente estaremos enfatizando o substantivo terra.
Do mesmo modo, O meu carro é vermelho, ou Meu carro é vermelho, pelas mesmas razões descritas acima.
Entretanto, se "Minha ou Meu" for usado como título de um livro, reportagem, blog, redação escolar, deve ser usado o artigo A ou O. ( O meu carro, A minha casa, ) porque não há complemento para carro ou casa, logo, Meu carro, ou Minha casaapenas, daria um sentido vago ao título, e, "O meu carro",sugere que haverá uma descrição, uma história à respeito do carro, e nesse caso a enfatização de carro é conveniente.
What does the phrase Mon Vieux mean?
It's like saying my old man (as in father). Mon vieux est strict = My old man is strict.
What does quando mean in Portuguese?
"Quando" in Portuguese means "when" in English. It is used to inquire about the time or condition in which something occurs.
How many irregular verbs does the Portuguese language have?
There are many irregular verbs in the Portuguese language. Linguists group them into categories that they fill with model verbs that see quite a bit of use. So there are 24 irregular verb models that linguists identify in Portuguese.
Specifically, there are two in the first conjugation:
1. dar [to give]
2. estar [to be].
There are 16 in the second conjugation:
1. caber [to fit in]
2. crer [to believe]
3. dizer [to say]
4. fazer [to do, to make]
5. haver [to have]
6. ler [to read]
7. perder [to lose]
8. poder [to be able]
9. pôr [to put down, to place]
10. querer [to want, to love]
11. saber [to know]
12. ser [to be]
13. ter [to have, to possess]
14. trazer [to bring]
15. valer [to be worth]
16. ver [to see].
There are six in the third conjugation:
1. ir [to go]
2. medir [to measure]
3. ouvir [to hear]
4. remir [to redeem]
5. rir [to laugh]
6. vir [to come].
Why did the Portuguese not enjoy more success in their first voyage?
The Portuguese faced challenges such as lack of accurate maps, navigation difficulties, adverse weather conditions, and unfamiliar territories during their first voyage. Additionally, they encountered hostility from local populations and weren't fully prepared for the logistics of long maritime expeditions.
Portuguese is a nationality (and a language), not a race. People of many different races live in Portugal. However, it appears that the Portuguese government does not publish racial demographic statistics.
Where did the Galician-Portuguese dialect come from?
The Galician-Portuguese dialect originated from the Vulgar Latin spoken in the early Middle Ages on the Iberian Peninsula. Over time, it evolved into distinct regional variants, eventually leading to the development of Galician in northwestern Spain and Portuguese in Portugal.
Which Portuguese speaking country has the largest population?
Brazil has the largest population of any Portuguese-speaking country.
Why do some Portuguese people look like Asians?
People don't always stay in the country they were born in. It's called emigration. Other people born to Asian parents in that country will then be full-blooded Chinese or Korean or whatever other nationality their parnets were, but will also be Portugeuse citizens. Combine this many times over - and especially given that minorities tend to stick together in groups with their own clique - and you get people who are entirely of Asian descent, yet have ancestors who haven't been in Asia for a hundred years.
Which is the only Portuguese speaking nation in the Western Hemisphere?
Brazil is the only Portuguese speaking nation in the Western Hemisphere, in terms of the country where it reigns as the official language. But it isn't alone in terms of including Portuguese speakers within its populations. For example, there are substantial numbers of Portuguese language speakers within the borders of neighboring Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay to the south and southwest. There also are substantial numbers within the borders of neighboring Guyana to the north. And Portuguese language speakers may be found in the nearer Caribbean islands, such as Curacao.
In which five African countries is Portuguese spoken?
Portuguese is spoken in the African countries of Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. These countries are Portugal's former colonies in Africa. The Portuguese language therefore remains an official language in all five countries.
Additionally, Portuguese is spoken in other African countries. As an example, it has been added as one of the official languages of Equatorial Africa, which isn't a former Portuguese colony. In the way of another example, it's spoken and/or understood by increasing numbers in the Republic of South Africa. And the language always has found speakers among Morocco's multilingual populations and ethnic communities.
Where is Portuguese spoken in the world?
Portuguese is primarily spoken in Portugal and Brazil. It is also spoken in several other countries including Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and others due to their historical connections with Portugal.
Why did the Portuguese become leaders of European exploration?
The Portuguese became leaders of European exploration due to their geographic location on the Atlantic coast, their strong maritime traditions, the support of their rulers like Prince Henry the Navigator, and advancements in navigation technology. They established trade routes, colonies, and trading posts around the world, paving the way for other European nations to follow in their footsteps.
Which language is older Spanish or Portuguese?
Portuguese is considered older than Spanish. Portuguese can be traced back to the Latin language brought to the Iberian Peninsula by the Romans, whereas Spanish developed later from Vulgar Latin in the northern regions of the peninsula.
Portuguese ingenuity refers to the creative and resourceful approach that the Portuguese people often use to solve problems and navigate challenges. It is characterized by a combination of innovation, adaptability, and perseverance, often seen in various aspects of Portuguese culture, history, and everyday life.
What does the Latin phrase 'Nunc est bibendum' mean?
Th English equivalent of the Latin sentence 'Nunc est bibendum' is the following: Now is [the time for] drinking. The word-by-word translation is as follows: 'nunc' means 'now'; 'est' means '[It] is'; and 'bibendum' means 'the act of drinking'. The pronunciation is the following: noonk ehst bee-BEHN-doom.
Are you Caucasian if you are Portuguese?
No. One common misconception that people have about Whites people is that some believe all Whites are Caucasian. The word "Caucasian" originates from the light colored people in the Caucasus mountains, near the country of Georgia (not the US state).
The truth is, there are many groups of light-skinned people. And Caucasian is just one. You've got the Aryans, (Iranian and German) the original Latins (Italians/French/etc) and the Celtics/Gaelics to name a few.
If you're Portuguese and you're light skinned, you're probably not Caucasian.
