Intel: European vs. Brazilian Portuguese

Just like British vs. American English, the differences are noticeable.

Intel: European vs. Brazilian Portuguese

The differences between the way Portuguese in Europe speak versus how Brazilians speak it is not just with pronunciation.

For example, in America, we say “bathroom.” In England, it’s “loo.” In Portugal, it’s “casa da banho.” In Brazil, it’s “banheiro.”

If you’ve learned any words in Brazil or Portugal before, chances are you will need to modify your lessons before you speak in the opposing country.

If you’re truly interested in diving deeper, here’s more information on the subject:

https://www.practiceportuguese.com/learning-notes/european-vs-brazilian-portuguese/

Photo Source: MRC Translations


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