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In Course: Brazilian Portuguese A2

Talking About Brazilian Celebrations

Learn to talk about iconic Brazilian festivals and traditions in Portuguese, from Carnaval and Festas Juninas to Réveillon and regional folklore.

A vibrant, high-energy photograph capturing the 'bateria' (drum section) of a Brazilian samba school performing during Carnaval. Drummers are in motion, wearing elaborate and richly colorful costumes, their faces full of joy and focus, with the blurred background suggesting a lively street parade. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting the festive atmosphere.
en-GB → pt-BR

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53 Cards
Lesson#1
In this deck, you will learn how to talk about Brazil's most vibrant cultural festivals and traditions. You will explore vocabulary for Carnaval street blocks and parades, Festas Juninas harvest celebrations, New Year beach traditions, and regional folklore.
Lesson#2
Carnaval is celebrated with lively street parties called 'blocos de rua', or affectionately 'bloquinhos'. Partygoers wear colourful fancy dress costumes known as 'fantasias'. To say 'the street carnival block', say 'o bloco de rua'. For 'the carnival costume', say 'a fantasia'.
Quiz#3
How do you say 'the street carnival block' in Portuguese?

o bloco de rua

Quiz#4
How do you say 'the carnival costume' in Portuguese?

a fantasia

Quiz#5
Translate into Portuguese: 'We bought colourful costumes.'

Nós compramos fantasias coloridas

Quiz#6
To a friend, translate into Portuguese: 'Have you ever been to a street carnival block?'

Você já foi a um bloco de rua?

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