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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 do you mean by name sucre?
I'm guessing you mean Sucre, the capital of Bolivia. Sucre was named in honor of the revolutionary leader Antonio José de Sucre, the founder of Bolivia. The Sucre family is prominent political family in Venezuela and Ecuador.
Sucre's family has origins in Flanders (Belgium) so the name is derived from the French sucré meaning "sweet, sugar."
What two African island nations speak Portuguese?
the two African island nations that speak Portuguese are Sao Tome and Princepe.
How do you say I will never forget you in Portuguese?
You can say "Eu nunca vou te esquecer" in Portuguese to convey the meaning of "I will never forget you".
How do you say happy wedding anniversary in Portuguese?
You can say "Feliz aniversário de casamento" in Portuguese to mean happy wedding anniversary.
How do you write The Sanches Family in portuguese?
You would write "A Família Sanches" in Portuguese.
How do you pronounce Vale do Lobo?
Vale do Lobo
Vale as in 'Val' Kilmer
do as in 'do' (verb)
Lobo as in as in 'lobe', BUT pronouncing an almost mute 'o' in the end.
What was an accomplishment of the Portuguese explorers?
One major accomplishment of the Portuguese explorers was the discovery of a sea route to India by Vasco da Gama in 1498, which helped establish Portugal as a major player in the spice trade and opened up new trade routes.
What is sitdown in Portuguese?
Verb:
"To sit/ To sitdown" = "Sentar"
Imperative:
"Sitdown, please." = "Sente-se, por favor."
How do you say I am sorry for the loss of your beloved father in Portuguese?
Sinto muito pela perda de seu querido pai.
Why did the Portuguese begin exploring?
The Portuguese began exploring after the Treaty of Tordesillas, which delimited the world in 2 halves, one for the Spaniards, the other for the Portuguese. It all came to scientific and commercial enterpreneurship, in the end.
Are there more words in Portuguese than in English?
No, English has more words than Portuguese. English has over 1 million words, while Portuguese has around 250,000 words. However, the number of words in a language is not the only indicator of its complexity or richness.
Which Portuguese colony was captured in 1559?
Diu, a Portuguese colony in present-day India, was captured by the Ottoman Empire in 1559.
Can i use obrigado for male and female?
Yes, "obrigado" can be used for male speakers and "obrigada" for female speakers.
Why did the Dutch and Portuguese fight over Brazil?
Brazil was positioned economically well on the map. It has very good plantations to grow crops. And it is near Africa, so as to trade in slaves. This means cheap labor. That was the reason the Dutch and Portugese fought over Brazil.
In the course of history these two colonial superpowers have fought over many countries, including Indonesia as well.
Is Portuguese harder than spanish?
Well, it depends on what method you use. If you try learning Portuguese by reading it, you will die. Spanish in contrast, is easily pronounced when read.
"Como voce esta?" means "how are you?" in Portuguese. But it's pronounced as "como seta".
If you study Portuguese using an all-audio method, like Pimsleur Approach; then yes you will do much good in learning Portuguese. I learned how to say many useful Portuguese phrases, and I have not even looked at the spellings. And I don't want to. I'm beginning to learn Portuguese and I'm doing well with the completely audio courses I take.
