Brazil (2024)

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What is a famous Brazilian saying? ›

Papagaio come milho, periquito leva fama. Literal Translation: “Parrot eats corn, parakeet takes fame.” This is a Brazilian proverb, referring to when one person does something extraordinary, but another takes the praise.

Due to the size of the country, the minimum amount of days you should spend in Brazil is 7 days, especially if you want to explore more than one city. Since Brazil has so many unique travel destinations, you could spend 10 days, 14 days, and even months in Brazil and still want to come back to explore more.

Natural Wonders. The beach may be what Brazil is most known for, but in a country this vast, natural treasures abound. For many visitors, there are two spots in Brazil that are true showstoppers: The force of nature that is Iguazu Falls, and the unfathomably biodiverse Amazon rainforest.

The shorter form, tá bom means “it's OK,” and is used as an affirmative response to a question like, “Vamos sair agora, tudo bem?” (We are leaving now, OK?) and you can answer, “Tá bom.” It can also be used in a sarcastic manner, when someone says something that doesn't ring true, as in, “Ah, tá bom” (meaning: “Oh yeah ...

That's because one of the most common ways to compliment someone's beauty is to call them a gato or gata.

With an average cost of about $55 USD per day, two weeks in Brazil at a moderate budget totals around $770 USD.

The best months to travel to Brazil are September to November when temperatures are mild, flight & hotel prices are lower, and there aren't as many tourists.”

Overall you'll need between $500-800 (not including flights in and out). For your daily budget, you'll need anywhere from $350-600 depending on your accommodation and daily food choices. You'll also need money for transport and tours, so we'd estimate an extra $200 for these.

The motto “Ordem e Progresso” (Order and Progress) on the flag of Brazil is inspired by Auguste Comte's motto of positivism, “Love as the beginning, and order as the base; progress as the end.” It was inserted due to the fact that several of the people involved in the military coup d'état that deposed the monarchy and ...

What is the slogan of Brazil? ›

The national motto of Brazil, Ordem e progresso (Order and progress), is inscribed on the Brazilian flag.

Cheers in Portuguese: Saúde

Similar to the French “Santé!” and Spanish “Salud!,” the Portuguese prefer to drink to each other's health by saying “Saúde!” instead of simply saying “cheers.” So the next time you're about to enjoy a cachaça in Brazil, remember to say “Saúde” before you start drinking.

The most common adjective to use as excited in Brazilian Portuguese is animado(a). Let's see some examples: Estou animado com a festa! / I'm excited about the party! In this example, we're saying we're excited about something - the party.