Have you ever wondered about the lesser-known revolutions that shaped Brazil’s journey to independence? While Brazilian Independence Day on September 7, 1822, is widely celebrated, many pivotal moments in history remain overlooked. One such event is the 1817 Pernambuco Revolution, a key movement in Brazil’s pursuit of independence that left a lasting impact.

Today our Dica do Dia will talk about ordinal numbers in Portuguese!

Today we are going to discuss one of the most influential figures from the Brazilian Candomblé and Umbanda religions: the Orixá Iemanjá from Yorubá. Did you know Iemanjá is one of the most famous religious figures in our country? Iemanjá is one of the main religious figures in Salvador. In Rio de Janeiro, on the other hand, Iemanjá in Rio de Janeiro is so famous, that New Year’s Eve has a ritual just for her. So, let’s learn a little bit more about her, the story behind her legend, and also the relationship between her and New Year’s Eve!

Are you ready to learn the names of body parts in Portuguese? Today we will learn many different and important words related to the body: head, foot, heart, face, eyes, hand, neck, brain, nose, legs in Portuguese, and much more! From limbs to organs, at the end of this class, you’ll be an expert in the human body vocabulary in Portuguese!

Have you ever watched a movie that left you breathless, grappling with the harsh realities of life while marveling at the brilliance of storytelling? City of God is one such cinematic gem that takes you on a riveting journey through the streets of Rio de Janeiro, exposing the raw essence of survival and the brutal consequences of a life entrenched in crime.

Today, we will explore a particularly important topic: telling time in Portuguese. Did you know that Portuguese uses a different time system from the familiar AM/PM format? Additionally, there are multiple ways to express the same time in Portuguese. Are you confident in your ability to discuss time in Portuguese? And do you know how to say “time zone” in Portuguese? Join us as we learn and practice time and hours in Portuguese — all while having fun!

Today, we’re excited to teach you how to wish a Happy New Year in Portuguese! This will help you start the new year on the right foot. Are you ready? Let’s get started!

Today is Christmas Day, and we’re excited to teach you how to say “Merry Christmas” in Portuguese so you can wish your Brazilian friends a happy holiday! We’ll also explore how to say “Christmas” in Portuguese and introduce you to some essential Christmas vocabulary, including words like Santa Claus and Christmas tree.