- 1. The Portuguese language is a Romance language derived from Latin, with influences from Arabic and other languages due to Portugal's history of exploration and colonization. It is spoken by over 220 million people worldwide and is the official language of Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Portuguese phrases often convey a sense of warmth and hospitality, with expressions like 'bem-vindo' (welcome) and 'por favor' (please) being commonly used. Learning Portuguese can open up a world of cultural richness and connection, allowing you to appreciate famous Portuguese poets like Fernando Pessoa and experience the vibrant traditions of Brazilian music and literature.
What is the official language of Brazil?
A) Portuguese
B) French
C) Spanish
D) English
- 2. Which phrase means 'hello' in Portuguese?
A) Ciao
B) Olá
C) Hola
D) Bonjour
- 3. Which city in Portugal is known for its beautiful tiles called 'azulejos'?
A) Lisbon
B) Faro
C) Porto
D) Coimbra
- 4. What is the Portuguese word for 'beach'?
A) Rio
B) Praia
C) Parque
D) Montanha
- 5. How do you say 'I love you' in Portuguese?
A) Je t'aime
B) Te quiero
C) Eu te amo
D) Ich liebe dich
- 6. In Portuguese, what does 'bom dia' mean?
A) Good night
B) Good afternoon
C) Good evening
D) Good morning
- 7. Which of the following is 'mother' in Portuguese?
A) Mãe
B) Filho
C) Irmão
D) Pai
- 8. What is the popular Portuguese pastry called?
A) Cannoli
B) Croissant
C) Pastel de nata
D) Macaron
- 9. Which Brazilian city is known for its Carnival celebration?
A) Salvador
B) Rio de Janeiro
C) Brasília
D) São Paulo
- 10. Which of the following is 'yes' in Portuguese?
A) Bom dia
B) Não
C) Tchau
D) Sim
- 11. How do you say 'excuse me' in Portuguese?
A) Desculpa
B) Por favor
C) Com licença
D) Obrigado
- 12. What do you say in Portuguese to ask 'how are you?'
A) Desculpe
B) Como está?
C) Tudo bem?
D) Bom dia
- 13. How do you say 'good night' in Portuguese?
A) Oi
B) Boa noite
C) Olá
D) Bom dia
- 14. What is the Portuguese word for 'friend'?
A) Amigo
B) Comida
C) Família
D) Casa
- 15. Which word means 'water' in Portuguese?
A) Leite
B) Carne
C) Pão
D) Água
- 16. What is the translation of 'Monday' in Portuguese?
A) Sábado
B) Quarta-feira
C) Segunda-feira
D) Domingo
- 17. How do you say 'beautiful' in Portuguese?
A) Bonito
B) Feio
C) Rápido
D) Grande
- 18. Which word means 'book' in Portuguese?
A) Cachorro
B) Casa
C) Comida
D) Livro
- 19. What is the meaning of 'família' in English?
A) Family
B) Home
C) Friend
D) Food
- 20. How do you say 'where is the bathroom?' in Portuguese?
A) Onde fica o banheiro?
B) Como está?
C) Eu te amo
D) Quanto custa?
- 21. What does 'por favor' mean in English?
A) Excuse me
B) Hello
C) Thank you
D) Please
- 22. Which word means 'please' in Portuguese?
A) Obrigado
B) Por favor
C) Desculpa
D) Sim
- 23. What is the translation of 'sister' in Portuguese?
A) Avó
B) Mãe
C) Pai
D) Irmã
- 24. Which phrase means 'How much does it cost?' in Portuguese?
A) Eu te amo
B) Quanto custa?
C) Como está?
D) Onde fica?
- 25. How do you say 'good afternoon' in Portuguese?
A) Boa tarde
B) Boa noite
C) Tchau
D) Bom dia
- 26. What is the translation of 'car' in Portuguese?
A) Trem
B) Ônibus
C) Carro
D) Avião
- 27. What is the equivalent of 'good morning' in Portuguese?
A) Olá
B) Boa tarde
C) Boa noite
D) Bom dia
- 28. What does 'socorro' mean in Portuguese?
A) Please
B) Help
C) Goodbye
D) Thank you
- 29. What does 'adeus' mean in Portuguese?
A) Please
B) Thank you
C) Goodbye
D) Hello
- 30. What is 'pão' in English?
A) Salt
B) Water
C) Bread
D) Sugar
- 31. Which Brazilian dish consists of black beans and pork?
A) Feijoada
B) Hamburger
C) Sushi
D) Pizza
- 32. Which Brazilian dance originated in Rio de Janeiro?
A) Tango
B) Ballet
C) Samba
D) Hip-hop
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