Portuguese is an ancient language and comes with a rich history. Although the language started in Portugal only a very small fraction of Portuguese speakers live in the country in which it started. It was officially declared a language in 1290 and is the official language of Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde, etc. So if you are traveling to these places, then knowing basics of Portuguese may be helpful. For the more official purpose, you can rely on the Portuguese language translation services. Now let’s see some Portuguese words:
1 # Saudade
It is one of the most beautiful words across many languages. The word symbolizes a mixture of few emotions like longing, melancholy, incompleteness & love. The word has a lot of weight and applies to a person, place or another time.
2 # Apaixonar
It signifies the action of falling in love and the feeling of falling in love.
3 # Gostosa
When you look for the literal translation, it means delicious. But gostosa can mean ‘super attractive.’ If you call a woman gostosa, you mean to say that she is very attractive.
4 # Cafune
It is the act of running your fingers through someone’s hair. And yes, there is a word for that. But the word may only resonate with Brazilian Portuguese speakers. If someone says in Portuguese, “Eu Queria Que Você Me Finesse Um Cafuné” it is equal to saying “I wanted you to run your fingers through my hair.”
5 # Lindeza
It means prettiness and is used as a noun to describe someone or something and even at times as a term of endearment. As simple usage may be Que lindeza! Roughly meaning ‘What Prettiness.’
6 # Combinado
The word combinado translates to “combined” but it is a confirmation that things have been arranged. It’s the term that is commonly used for making a plan. After someone states a plan of action, simply saying “combinado” can mean “ok.”
7 # Fado
In the culture of Portuguese, fado is the name for a traditional form of music. It also means fate and destiny, something that is supposed to happen no matter what actions take place.
8 # Fofo
If you call something as fofo, it is cute or soft. A puppy or a child can both be fofo.
9 # Tchau Tachau
These are only some of the words but for more formal purposes you may need expert help in Portuguese translation services, and for that, you can get it touch with us @ 888-670-3369.