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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! 🌍 | |||
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Let's start | |||
<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Post-Office|Post Office]] & [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Hotel|Hotel]].</span> | |||
== 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 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 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: | ||
Now let's learn the names of some | |||
* 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 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 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: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! 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 | | 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 [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. 😎 | ||
<span link>Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Hobbies|Hobbies]] & [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Rooms|Rooms]].</span> | |||
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==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Sightseeing|Sightseeing]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Movie-and-Theatre|Movie and Theatre]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Shopping|Shopping]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Bus-Station|Bus Station]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Good-Bye|How to Say Good Bye]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Bar|Bar]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Bakery|Bakery]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/VET|VET]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Animal|Animal]] | |||
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==Sources== | |||
* [https://www.portuguesetutoring.com/post/40-portuguese-words-for-geography-talking-about-valleys-hills-and-rivers 40 Portuguese Words for Geography: Talking about Valleys, Hills ...] | |||
* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Geography Portuguese Vocabulary - Geography] | |||
* [https://www.17-minute-languages.com/en/Portuguese-nature-geography-vocabulary/ Portuguese-Special Vocabulary on Nature and Geography (2023)] | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:02, 27 March 2023
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! 🌍
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 |
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[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 |
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[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 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[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! 💪
➡ 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. 😎
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)