You probably don't need another reason to go to Brazil (gorgeous beaches, vibrant cities, wonderfully friendly locals, and the sheer craziness of Carnival). But if you were not already aware, Brazil ...

Here's a fact: Some foreign words just really don't have equivalents in other languages. It's too bad -- people who don't speak the native tongue may never fully know the true meaning of these often ...

Having trouble thinking of a gift for someone in your life this Natal? Check out these Portuguese-themed gifts for those who ...

Portuguese-speakers around the world are going wild with excitement because of two simple words Shawn Mendes wrote on his social media. The 25-year-old Portuguese-Canadian singer/songwriter posted a ...

Facts & Arguments is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide. Last spring, when I was teaching English at a private language school, ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, October 2. A few months ago, we provided our readers with some essential Portuguese words that all swimmers should know as they gear up for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Today, we’re ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, July 10. AS the FIFA World Cup comes to an end, the anticipation builds for the 2016 Olympics taking place in Brazil. While the host country is obviously one of the most ...

Sometimes we come to the particularly disappointing realization that there’s just no word to describe the situation, emotion, or act we’re thinking of. Luckily, sometimes it’s just a failure of one ...

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