Portuguese Vocabulary: Culture in Portuguese

Unlock the secrets of Portuguese culture with essential vocabulary and phrases.

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Vocabulary List

English Portuguese Pronunciation
Architecture
Arquitetura
Art
Arte
Costume
Vestimenta
Cuisine
Culinária
Custom
Costume
Dance
Dança
Diversity
Diversidade
Ethnicity
Etnicidade
Festivals
Festivais
Folklore
Folclore
Heritage
Patrimônio
History
História
Identity
Identidade
Language
Idioma
Literature
Literatura
Music
Música
Religion
Religião
Ritual
Ritual
Tradition
Tradição
Values
Valores

Cultural Connection: Family Names in Portuguese

In Portuguese-speaking cultures, individuals typically have both their father’s and mother’s surnames. The father’s surname comes first, followed by the mother’s surname. This practice highlights the importance of family ties and lineage in Portuguese-speaking communities.

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