Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Portuguese learners! đ
In this lesson, we are going to learn about Geography in Portuguese. Understanding the geographic information is always essential, whether we travel, watch the news, or read a book. So let's dive in! đ
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Post Office & Hotel.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the basic vocabulary related to Geography:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Geografia | zhey-o-gra-FEE-a | Geography |
| Mapa | MA-pa | Map |
| Continente | kon-teen-YEN-tchee | Continent |
| Oceano | oh-say-AH-noo | Ocean |
| Mar | mar | Sea |
| Rio | HEE-oo | River |
| Lago | LA-go | Lake |
| Montanha | mon-TAH-nya | Mountain |
| Vale | VA-lee | Valley |
| PlanĂcie | plah-NEE-see-eh | Plain |
Now, let's see these words in action in a dialogue:
- Person 1: OlĂĄ, vocĂȘ poderia me dizer onde fica o continente asiĂĄtico, por favor? (Hi, could you please tell me where the Asian continent is?)
- Person 2: Claro! Na verdade, o continente asiĂĄtico Ă© o maior continente com cerca de 30% da ĂĄrea total. (Sure! Actually, the Asian continent is the largest continent, covering about 30% of the total area.)
The World[edit | edit source]
Now, let's learn the names of some countries, continents, and oceans:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Brasil | brah-ZEEL | Brazil |
| Portugal | pohr-too-GAHL | Portugal |
| Espanha | es-PA-nya | Spain |
| Estados Unidos | ehs-tah-DOOS oo-NEE-dos | United States |
| MĂ©xico | meh-HEE-koh | Mexico |
| Argentina | ahr-jen-TEE-nah | Argentina |
| Ăfrica | AH-free-kah | Africa |
| Europa | eh-roo-pah | Europe |
| Ăsia | AH-see-ah | Asia |
| América do Norte | ah-meh-REE-kah doo NOR-tee | North America |
| América do Sul | ah-meh-REE-kah doo soo | South America |
| Oceano AtlĂąntico | oh-say-AH-noo at-LAN-ti-koo | Atlantic Ocean |
| Oceano PacĂfico | oh-say-AH-noo pa-SEE-fee-koo | Pacific Ocean |
| Oceano Ăndico | oh-say-AH-noo een-DEE-koo | Indian Ocean |
For a practical example, let's imagine a dialogue between two travelers:
- Person 1: Oi, vocĂȘ conhece algum lugar interessante para visitar na AmĂ©rica do Sul? (Hi, do you know any interesting place to visit in South America?)
- Person 2: Absolutamente! A AmĂ©rica do Sul Ă© um lugar cheio de aventuras incrĂveis. O lago Titicaca na BolĂvia Ă© um dos meus lugares favoritos. (Absolutely! South America is a place full of amazing adventures. Lake Titicaca in Bolivia is one of my favorite places.)
Landmarks[edit | edit source]
Now that we have learned some basic vocabulary let's talk about some popular landmarks and natural wonders:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Cataratas do Iguaçu | ka-tah-RAH-tas doo ee-gwah-SOO | Iguazu Falls |
| Ilha de PĂĄscoa | EE-yah deh PAHS-kwah | Easter Island |
| Serra do Mar | SER-ra doh mar | Sea Ridge |
| Coliseu de Roma | koh-lee-ZEH-oo deh RO-maa | Colosseum of Rome |
| Cristo Redentor | KRIS-toh heh-DEN-tohr | Christ the Redeemer statue |
| Grande Muralha | GRAHN-deh moo-RAH-lyah | Great Wall |
| Taj Mahal | tahzh mah-HHAL | Taj Mahal |
| Machu Picchu | mah-choo PEEK-choo | Machu Picchu |
For instance, let's create a dialogue to see these landmarks in context:
- Person 1: VocĂȘ jĂĄ visitou o Cristo Redentor? (Have you ever visited Christ the Redeemer?)
- Person 2: Sim, eu tive a oportunidade de ir ao Rio de Janeiro e ver a vista incrĂvel lĂĄ de cima. (Yes, I had the chance to go to Rio de Janeiro and see the incredible view from up there.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
That's it for today, amigos! We have covered some basic vocabulary, some countries, continents, oceans, and landmarks. If you want to improve your [Language/Portuguese|Portuguese] [Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary|vocabulary], you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to keep practicing! đȘ
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Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Hobbies & Rooms.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- 40 Portuguese Words for Geography: Talking about Valleys, Hills ...
- Portuguese Vocabulary - Geography
- Portuguese-Special Vocabulary on Nature and Geography (2023)