Portuguese Language and Culture

Portugal conquered Malacca in 1511 under the leadership of Afonso de Albuquerque. The conquest marked the beginning of European influence in Southeast Asia and controlled the strategic Strait of Malacca.

Actually the Portuguese became world leaders of exploration, from Brazil to Japan. We discovered Brazil, we were the first Western country to reach Japan, etc. This is all due to the portuguese navigators, who were ages ahead of any other country at the time, since their knowledge was granted by Arab settlers/invaders and developed by portuguese specialists of the time.

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In Spanish and Portuguese colonies, the people who were on top of the social hierarchy were the peninsulares - individuals who were born in Spain or Portugal. They held the highest positions in government, the church, and society.

Spaniards and Portuguese came to the Orient primarily through maritime exploration and colonization during the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries. They established trading posts, colonies, and trade routes in locations such as India, Southeast Asia, and China. These explorations were driven by a desire for wealth and resources, as well as spreading Christianity.

The Spanish and Portuguese profited in the Americas primarily through the extraction and export of valuable resources such as gold, silver, sugar, and other natural resources. They also established trade networks, imposed taxes and tribute systems on indigenous populations, and set up colonial administrations that controlled economic activities in the region. Additionally, they engaged in forced labor practices, such as the encomienda system, to further exploit the labor force.

In Portuguese, you would say "O que você está fazendo?" which translates to "What are you doing?"

The Portuguese chose to set up small settlements in the Moluccas to monopolize the lucrative spice trade and maintain control over the region without the need for larger military presence. This strategy allowed them to exploit the resources while facing less resistance from local populations and other European powers.

Yes, English pirates did loot Portuguese vessels in the New World during the Age of Exploration. Portuguese ships carrying valuable goods were often targeted by English pirates seeking treasure and riches. These pirate attacks contributed to the overall tensions between England and Portugal during this period.

You can say "Eu queria poder te conhecer" in Portuguese.

Boas festas! (seasons greetings)

Felicitações! (greetings)

Blue in Portuguese is "azul."

In the 1540s, both Spanish and Portuguese colonies in the Americas were focused on exploiting indigenous populations for labor and resources. They followed a model of colonization that involved establishing plantations and extracting wealth from the land. Both empires also sought to spread Christianity and convert the local populations to Catholicism.

There are two island nations that speak Portuguese: Cape Verde, and Sao Tome and Principe. Creole is a broad category that does not refer to just one language.

"Porto" in Portuguese is pronounced the same as in English, with the stress on the first syllable.

A Portuguese man o' war doesn't actually "bite" people, but rather stings them with its tentacles. The sting can be painful and cause skin irritation, but it generally is not life-threatening. It's important to seek medical attention if stung, and to wash the affected area with salt water (not fresh water) to help alleviate the pain.

Avô - Grandfather

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Portuguese people use the Latin alphabet. Same as the one Spanish, Italian, French and Romanian speakers use.

São Tomé and Príncipe is a Portuguese-speaking island nation located off the coast of Africa in the Gulf of Guinea. It is known for its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage.

Taken from the Wiki,

"Portuguese is a pluricentric language with two main groups of dialects, those of Brazil and those of the Old World. For historical reasons, the dialects of Africa and Asia are generally closer to those of Portugal than the Brazilian dialects, although in some aspects of their phonetics, especially the pronunciation of unstressed vowels, they resemble Brazilian Portuguese more than European Portuguese. They have not been studied as widely as European and Brazilian Portuguese.

Audio samples of some dialects of Portuguese are available below.[32] There are some differences between the areas but these are the best approximations possible. For example, the caipira dialect has some differences from the one of Minas Gerais, but in general it is very close. A good example of Brazilian Portuguese may be found in the capital city, Brasília, because of the generalized population from all parts of the country.[original research?]l

Portuguese explorers focused on establishing trading outposts and establishing trade routes to Asia, while Spanish explorers were more focused on acquiring territory and resources in the New World. The Portuguese were particularly interested in finding a sea route to Asia for the lucrative spice trade.

•Maçã (mah-suh)

"The apple" = "A maçã" [feminine noun]

Depends on the rest of the phrase that goes with it.

If its meant as "missing something" its "falhar", meaning "fail".

If its meant as "missing someone" its "sentir saudade".

If its meant as regarding a young lady, its "Menina".

In French grammar, "Haiti" is a feminine noun. So, when referring to Haiti in French, you would use the feminine article "la" before it.