I’m going to piggy-back on my post earlier for World AIDS Day for today’s word. Before you use this one you might wish to check around with a Portuguese native, but knowing a little something will definitely help when the time comes to have a romantic and safe evening with your fling or long-time lover.
Today’s word is a Portuguese word used in Portugal:
proteção – protection
Easy Portuguese online offers a small dictionary of useful words, useful phrases, and a couple of short lessons to get you started. Most have audio clips including our word for the day found here. Portuguese Language dot net has excellent historical info on the language and numerous tools to help you get motivated and be successful at learning the 6th most spoken language. For Portuguese heard in Portugal you can download mp3 audio from BBC, which I’m sure there are several similarities between the two countries. Those interested in classroom study abroad can click here for more info at Franco Americano.
Past Portuguese words: xixi, bronzeador, lanchonete, esquerda, crianças, noite, barco