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<div class="pg_page_title">Portuguese Vocabulary - Geography</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Portuguese Vocabulary - Geography</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/portuguese Portuguese] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important Portuguese words related to geography. Knowing these words will help you understand and communicate better when talking about places and locations in Portuguese. __TOC__


== Introduction ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/portuguese Portuguese] learners! 😊<br>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! 🌍
Geography is an important part of any language. Knowing the names of countries, cities, rivers, mountains, and other geographical features can help you understand and communicate better in Portuguese. In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important Portuguese words related to geography.  


== Countries ==
__TOC__
Let's start by learning the names of some of the most important countries in Portuguese. Here is a table with the names of some countries in Portuguese and their English translations:  
 
== Basic Vocabulary ==
 
Let's start with the basic vocabulary related to Geography:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! 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
|-
|-
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Mar || mar || Sea
|-
|-
| Brasil || bra-ZEEL || Brazil
| Rio || HEE-oo || River
|-
|-
| Portugal || por-tu-GAHL || Portugal
| Lago || LA-go || Lake
|-
|-
| Espanha || es-PAN-ya || Spain
| Montanha || mon-TAH-nya || Mountain
|-
|-
| França || fran-SAH || France
| Vale || VA-lee || Valley
|-
|-
| Alemanha || ah-le-MAHN-ya || Germany
| Planície || plah-NEE-see-eh || Plain
|}
|}


== Cities ==
Now, let's see these words in action in a dialogue:
Now let's learn the names of some of the most important cities in Portuguese. Here is a table with the names of some cities in Portuguese and their English translations:  
 
* Person 1: Olá, você poderia me dizer onde fica o continente asiático, por favor? (Hi, could you please tell me where the Asian continent is?)
* Person 2: Claro! Na verdade, o continente asiático é o maior continente com cerca de 30% da área total. (Sure! Actually, the Asian continent is the largest continent, covering about 30% of the total area.)
 
== The World ==
 
Now, let's learn the names of some countries, continents, and oceans:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Brasil || brah-ZEEL || Brazil
|-
|-
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Portugal || pohr-too-GAHL || Portugal
|-
|-
| Rio de Janeiro || ree-oh deh zhah-nay-roh || Rio de Janeiro
| Espanha || es-PA-nya || Spain
|-
|-
| São Paulo || sah-oh pah-oo-loo || São Paulo
| Estados Unidos || ehs-tah-DOOS oo-NEE-dos || United States
|-
|-
| Lisboa || lee-zbo-ah || Lisbon
| México || meh-HEE-koh || Mexico
|-
|-
| Porto || pohr-toh || Porto
| Argentina || ahr-jen-TEE-nah || Argentina
|-
|-
| Belo Horizonte || beh-loh oh-ree-zoh-neen-teh || Belo Horizonte
| África || AH-free-kah || Africa
|}
|-
 
| Europa || eh-roo-pah || Europe
== Rivers ==
Now let's learn the names of some of the most important rivers in Portuguese. Here is a table with the names of some rivers in Portuguese and their English translations:
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Ásia || AH-see-ah || Asia
|-
|-
| Rio Amazonas || ree-oh ah-mah-zoh-nahs || Amazon River
| América do Norte || ah-meh-REE-kah doo NOR-tee || North America
|-
|-
| Rio Tocantins || ree-oh toh-kahn-cheens || Tocantins River
| América do Sul || ah-meh-REE-kah doo soo || South America
|-
|-
| Rio São Francisco || ree-oh sah-oh fran-sees-koh || São Francisco River
| Oceano Atlântico || oh-say-AH-noo at-LAN-ti-koo || Atlantic Ocean
|-
|-
| Rio Paraná || ree-oh pah-rah-nah || Paraná River
| Oceano Pacífico || oh-say-AH-noo pa-SEE-fee-koo || Pacific Ocean
|-
|-
| Rio Negro || ree-oh neh-groh || Negro River
| Oceano Índico || oh-say-AH-noo een-DEE-koo || Indian Ocean
|}
|}


== Mountains ==
For a practical example, let's imagine a dialogue between two travelers:
Finally, let's learn the names of some of the most important mountains in Portuguese. Here is a table with the names of some mountains in Portuguese and their English translations:  
 
* Person 1: Oi, você conhece algum lugar interessante para visitar na América do Sul? (Hi, do you know any interesting place to visit in South America?)
* Person 2: Absolutamente! A América do Sul é um lugar cheio de aventuras incríveis. O lago Titicaca na Bolívia é 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 ==
 
Now that we have learned some basic vocabulary let's talk about some popular landmarks and natural wonders:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Cataratas do Iguaçu || ka-tah-RAH-tas doo ee-gwah-SOO || Iguazu Falls
|-
|-
| Serra da Estrela || seh-hrah dah eh-streh-lah || Serra da Estrela
| Ilha de Páscoa || EE-yah deh PAHS-kwah || Easter Island
|-
|-
| Serra do Mar || seh-hrah doh mahr || Serra do Mar
| Serra do Mar || SER-ra doh mar || Sea Ridge
|-
|-
| Serra da Mantiqueira || seh-hrah dah mahn-tee-keh-rah || Serra da Mantiqueira
| Coliseu de Roma || koh-lee-ZEH-oo deh RO-maa || Colosseum of Rome
|-
|-
| Serra dos Órgãos || seh-hrah dohs ohr-gah-ohs || Serra dos Órgãos
| Cristo Redentor || KRIS-toh heh-DEN-tohr || Christ the Redeemer statue
|-
|-
| Serra da Canastra || seh-hrah dah kah-nah-strah || Serra da Canastra
| Grande Muralha || GRAHN-deh moo-RAH-lyah || Great Wall
|-
| Taj Mahal || tahzh mah-HHAL || Taj Mahal
|-
| Machu Picchu || mah-choo PEEK-choo || Machu Picchu
|}
|}


== Quiz ==
For instance, let's create a dialogue to see these landmarks in context:
Test your knowledge of Portuguese geography with this quiz:  
# What is the name of the river that runs through the city of São Paulo?
# What is the name of the mountain range in the state of Minas Gerais?
# What is the name of the river that forms the border between Brazil and Argentina?
# What is the name of the mountain range in the state of Rio de Janeiro?
# What is the name of the river that forms the border between Brazil and Paraguay?


Answers:  
* Person 1: Você já visitou o Cristo Redentor? (Have you ever visited Christ the Redeemer?)
# Rio Tietê
* Person 2: Sim, eu tive a oportunidade de ir ao Rio de Janeiro e ver a vista incrível lá de cima. (Yes, I had the chance to go to Rio de Janeiro and see the incredible view from up there.)
# Serra da Mantiqueira
# Rio Paraná
# Serra dos Órgãos
# Rio Paraguai


== Practice ==
== Conclusion ==
To improve your [[Language/Portuguese|Portuguese]] [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=97 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/portuguese/question questions]!
 
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 [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=97 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/portuguese/question questions]! Don't forget to keep practicing! 💪


<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
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* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Halloween|Halloween]]
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Bird|Bird]]
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/At-a-Party|At a Party]]
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Months-of-the-Year|Months of the Year]]
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Medical-Store|Medical Store]]
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Portuguese Vocabulary - Geography

Hi Portuguese learners! 😊
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! 🌍

Basic Vocabulary

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
Planície plah-NEE-see-eh Plain

Now, let's see these words in action in a dialogue:

  • Person 1: Olá, você poderia me dizer onde fica o continente asiático, por favor? (Hi, could you please tell me where the Asian continent is?)
  • Person 2: Claro! Na verdade, o continente asiático é o maior continente com cerca de 30% da área total. (Sure! Actually, the Asian continent is the largest continent, covering about 30% of the total area.)

The World

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
México meh-HEE-koh Mexico
Argentina ahr-jen-TEE-nah Argentina
África AH-free-kah Africa
Europa eh-roo-pah Europe
Ásia 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 Atlântico oh-say-AH-noo at-LAN-ti-koo Atlantic Ocean
Oceano Pacífico oh-say-AH-noo pa-SEE-fee-koo Pacific Ocean
Oceano Índico oh-say-AH-noo een-DEE-koo Indian Ocean

For a practical example, let's imagine a dialogue between two travelers:

  • Person 1: Oi, você conhece algum lugar interessante para visitar na América do Sul? (Hi, do you know any interesting place to visit in South America?)
  • Person 2: Absolutamente! A América do Sul é um lugar cheio de aventuras incríveis. O lago Titicaca na Bolívia é 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

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 Páscoa 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: Você já 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 incrível lá de cima. (Yes, I had the chance to go to Rio de Janeiro and see the incredible view from up there.)

Conclusion

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! 💪

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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