- 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) English
D) Spanish
- 2. Which phrase means 'hello' in Portuguese?
A) Hola
B) Ciao
C) Olá
D) Bonjour
- 3. Which city in Portugal is known for its beautiful tiles called 'azulejos'?
A) Faro
B) Coimbra
C) Porto
D) Lisbon
- 4. What is the Portuguese word for 'beach'?
A) Parque
B) Praia
C) Montanha
D) Rio
- 5. How do you say 'I love you' in Portuguese?
A) Ich liebe dich
B) Je t'aime
C) Eu te amo
D) Te quiero
- 6. In Portuguese, what does 'bom dia' mean?
A) Good morning
B) Good night
C) Good evening
D) Good afternoon
- 7. Which of the following is 'mother' in Portuguese?
A) Mãe
B) Pai
C) Filho
D) Irmão
- 8. What is the popular Portuguese pastry called?
A) Pastel de nata
B) Croissant
C) Macaron
D) Cannoli
- 9. Which Brazilian city is known for its Carnival celebration?
A) Brasília
B) Salvador
C) São Paulo
D) Rio de Janeiro
- 10. Which of the following is 'yes' in Portuguese?
A) Não
B) Tchau
C) Bom dia
D) Sim
- 11. How do you say 'excuse me' in Portuguese?
A) Com licença
B) Obrigado
C) Por favor
D) Desculpa
- 12. What do you say in Portuguese to ask 'how are you?'
A) Bom dia
B) Como está?
C) Tudo bem?
D) Desculpe
- 13. What does 'socorro' mean in Portuguese?
A) Goodbye
B) Help
C) Please
D) Thank you
- 14. What is 'pão' in English?
A) Salt
B) Sugar
C) Water
D) Bread
- 15. What is the translation of 'sister' in Portuguese?
A) Irmã
B) Avó
C) Mãe
D) Pai
- 16. How do you say 'good night' in Portuguese?
A) Bom dia
B) Boa noite
C) Oi
D) Olá
- 17. What does 'por favor' mean in English?
A) Please
B) Thank you
C) Hello
D) Excuse me
- 18. What is the translation of 'car' in Portuguese?
A) Carro
B) Avião
C) Ônibus
D) Trem
- 19. Which word means 'please' in Portuguese?
A) Desculpa
B) Por favor
C) Sim
D) Obrigado
- 20. Which word means 'water' in Portuguese?
A) Carne
B) Leite
C) Pão
D) Água
- 21. How do you say 'beautiful' in Portuguese?
A) Feio
B) Rápido
C) Bonito
D) Grande
- 22. What is the meaning of 'família' in English?
A) Friend
B) Family
C) Home
D) Food
- 23. Which Brazilian dish consists of black beans and pork?
A) Hamburger
B) Sushi
C) Pizza
D) Feijoada
- 24. What is the translation of 'Monday' in Portuguese?
A) Sábado
B) Quarta-feira
C) Segunda-feira
D) Domingo
- 25. Which word means 'book' in Portuguese?
A) Comida
B) Livro
C) Cachorro
D) Casa
- 26. What is the equivalent of 'good morning' in Portuguese?
A) Boa tarde
B) Bom dia
C) Boa noite
D) Olá
- 27. What does 'adeus' mean in Portuguese?
A) Goodbye
B) Please
C) Thank you
D) Hello
- 28. How do you say 'where is the bathroom?' in Portuguese?
A) Quanto custa?
B) Eu te amo
C) Onde fica o banheiro?
D) Como está?
- 29. Which phrase means 'How much does it cost?' in Portuguese?
A) Eu te amo
B) Como está?
C) Quanto custa?
D) Onde fica?
- 30. How do you say 'good afternoon' in Portuguese?
A) Tchau
B) Bom dia
C) Boa noite
D) Boa tarde
- 31. Which Brazilian dance originated in Rio de Janeiro?
A) Hip-hop
B) Ballet
C) Samba
D) Tango
- 32. What is the Portuguese word for 'friend'?
A) Casa
B) Família
C) Comida
D) Amigo
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