Portuguese Phrase of the Month: “Cada macaco no seu galho”
There’s an old Brazilian saying: “cada macaco no seu galho,” which literally means “each monkey on its own branch.” It’s a polite (or sometimes not-so-polite) way of telling people to mind their own business—perfect for curious neighbors, overenthusiastic colleagues, and that one friend who insists on giving relationship advice. Recently, these monkeys have become frequent
Why You Should Learn Portuguese in 2025
Why You Should Learn Portuguese in 2025 By Megan Frye If you’re looking for a language that unlocks adventure, connection, and opportunity, Portuguese is it. Spoken across continents, tied to one of the world’s biggest economies, and pulsing with music, poetry, and history, it’s a language worth knowing. Here’s why you should learn Portuguese: 1.
Why You Should Visit Brazil in 2025—And Why Alagoas Is the Spot
Why You Should Visit Brazil in 2025 – And Why Alagoas Is the Spot By Megan Frye Brazil is always a good idea, but 2025? Even better. The exchange rate is in our favor, the beaches are ridiculous, and it’s way easier to get here than you think. If you’ve been looking for a sign
Volunteering stories: Capoeira Therapy
Bella came from England with the aim to combine two passions of her life – psychology and capoeira. She has spent July-August, 2017 volunteering by Capoeira Therapy project, 2 month of new discoveries, joy, new friends and enthusiastic plans. As a psychologist she knows the importance of reflections about life experiences. And she was so
5 local expressions you can not live without in Maceió
Speaking correct Portuguese is definitely a great thing but, on daily basis, people have local words and expressions, and also particular ways of expressing themselves that vary a lot from region to region (after all, it’s a big country and a lot of local cultures). In Northeast region there is an infinity of local vocabulary
Portuguese Phrase of the Month: “O cão chupando manga”
January is a month of mango in our region. The fruit is so delicious that even some dogs don´t miss the change to try a piece. Even now and then one has to remember about “O cão chupando manga”. What comes to your mind when you hear “the dog sucking on the mango” which is
5 reasons why you should go to Brazil
1. You know it’s time for a change This headline just spoke to you, didn’t it? Otherwise you clearly wouldn’t continue reading this text. Exactly one year ago, I was in your position. I was staring at my computer screen during my lunch break, which I spent at my desk in one of many digital
Independence Day of Brazil
Dia da Independência (engl. Independence Day of Brazil) is celebrated today in Brazil. The Independence of Brazil from Portugal was firstly proclaimed 7th of September 1822. It was the culmination point of the independence sentiments which has started years before. The war against Napoleon in Europe has provided a favorable environment for the independence path
Brazilian Word of the week: Jangada
The day of the fisherman is celebrated on 29th of June in Brazil. It is also the day of the Saint Pedro – the protector of fishermen and their yield. This day is especially important here at Garça Torta. Historically it was fishermen´s village and still continues to have a fishing tradition. Every early morning
It´s time to eat feijoada in Brazil
It is becoming more dificult to make a prefered and typical Brazilian dish “arroz com feijão” (engl.rice and beans). The price of beans has increased by 33% in average from the beginning of the year. In some supermarkets the price of one kg of beans is equal to 5 kg of rice. In our local
Where does the name Brazil come from?
Everything has its origins. The name of our beloved country “Brazil” is not an exception. Have you ever thought what does it mean or where does it come from?If not, get ready for the surprise: Brazil is probably the only country which name comes from the tree!The name is shortened from Portuguese “Terra do Brasil”
