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Tudo Bem, literally?meaning “all’s well,” is one of the most common forms of greeting: one person asks, “Tudo bem?”(or “Tudo bom?”) and the other replies, “Tudo bem” (or “Tudo bom”). This is also used to mean “OK,” “all right,” “will do,” or as a response when someone apologizes, as if to say, “That’s all right, it doesn’t matter.” “Ta legal” is a formal slang expression commonly heard. It means “OK” or “That’s cool.”

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The history of Brazil begins with indigenous people in Brazil. Europeans arrived in Brazil at the ending of the 15th century. The first European to claim sovereignty over Indigenous lands part of what is now the territory of the Federative Republic of Brazil on the continent of South America was Pedro Álvares Cabral (c. 1467/1468 – c. 1520) on 22 April 1500 under the sponsorship of the Kingdom of Portugal. From the 16th to the early 19th century, Brazil was a colony and a part of the Portuguese Empire.

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Brazil Independence

From 1808, the Portuguese king ruled his vast empire from Rio de Janeiro. 15 years later after the Independence War, Brazil ceased to be a Portuguese colony declaring independence from Portugal in 1822 and becoming the Empire of Brazil. Pedro I ruled until his abdication in 1831 when he left behind his 5 year old son, Emperor Pedro II. Years of rebellion ensued. The First Brazilian Republic was established in 1889 after a military coup and the ousting of Pedro II. The country’s name was changed to the Republic of the United States of Brazil, changing again in 1967 to the Federative Republic of Brazil.

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Obama’s characterizations in the Brazilian media, produced during his visit to Brazil in March 2011. It studies how mainstream media and political cartoons reappropriated the U.S. president as a Brazilian, using elements of national identity—soccer, samba, and miscegenation—to transform him into a “legitimate” Brazilian. This Chapter examines the “Brazilianization” of Obama, seeking to demonstrate that, if Brazil could not elect a black president, Brazilians had to show how he was not really American, but in reality a “true” Brazilian—if not by his nationality, then by his “essence.” Inversely, this chapter also investigates how Obama emerges negatively in several political cartoons, being portrayed as an instrument of the oppressive U.S. imperialism, a destructive and tyrannical leader.

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Pão de queijo

Cheese and bread – two staple favourites the world over – are brought together in glorious union in Brazil’s pão de queijo, a moreish snack enjoyed at any time of day. Crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, the gluten-free bread rolls are made with tapioca flour, eggs and grated curado minas cheese (a cow’s milk cheese from the state of Minas Gerais), rolled into small balls. For a naughty twist, keep an eye out for pão de queijo served in fist-sized rolls (or even a cake-sized bake), stuffed with cream cheese or various meaty fillings.

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The wildlife of Brazil comprises all naturally occurring animals, plants, and fungi in the South American country. Home to 60% of the Amazon Rainforest, which accounts for approximately one-tenth of all  species in the world,[1] Brazil is considered to have the greatest biodiversity of any country on the planet. It has the most known species of plants (55,000), freshwater fish(3,000), and mammals (over 689).[2] It also ranks third on the list of countries with the most birdspecies (1,832) and second with the most reptile species (744).[2] The number of fungal species is unknown but is large.[3] Approximately two-thirds of all species worldwide are found in tropicalareas, often coinciding with developing countries such as Brazil. Brazil is second only to Indonesia as the country with the most endemic species.

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Brazil curry

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A famous people from Brazil,Kaka is a famous people from football. His 149 goals in 461 games in 2001-2004.

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The most visible regional cuisines belong to the states of Minas Gerais and Bahia. Minas Gerais cuisine have European influence in delicacies and dairy products such as tropeiro beans, pão de queijo and the Minas cheese fresh, and Bahian cuisine due to the presence of African delicacies such as acarajé, abará and vatapá.

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The following discussion focuses on Brazilian history from the time of European settlement. For a treatment of the country in its regional context, see Latin America, history of.

Archaeological sites near the Amazonian towns of Santarém and Monte Alegre and elsewhere in Brazil show that the region has been inhabited since at least 9000 BC. Mixed communities of farmers, fishers, and hunters and gatherers developed in the Amazon lowlands, whereas hunters and gatherers predominated in the drier savannas and highlands. Between two million and six million indigenous Indians lived in the region at the time of European contact in 1500.

Tupian-speaking Indians inhabited the coastal areas and were among the more significant of the tropical forest groups. Portuguese explorers of the region first encountered Tupians and principally dealt with them for many years. Indeed, Tupians may have been the most important Indian influence in Brazil’s early colonial period and in the culture that subsequently developed; however, European diseases decimated the indigenous population, and many surviving Indians endured harsh treatment under Portuguese domination.

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Pele is from the Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, was named the Football Player of the Centuryby the IFFHS. He called football “The Beautiful Game” and was one of the world’s highest-paid athlete for a while. His 1281 goals in 1363 games is a Guinness World Record.

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Samba has become the most known form of Brazilian music worldwide, especially because of the country's carnival, although bossa nova, which had Antônio Carlos Jobim as one of its most acclaimed composers and performers, have received much attention abroad since the 1950s, when the song "Desafinado", interpreted by João Gilberto, was first released.

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Basic Portuguese Phrases

Bom dia. Good morning.

Boa tarde. Good afternoon.

Boa noite. Good night.

Fala inglês? Do you speak English?

Há alguém aqui que fala inglês? Does anyone here speak English?

Onde posso encontrar alguém que fale inglês? ...

Desculpe-me por falar tão mal o português. ...

Só falo um pouco de português.

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The history of Brazil begins with indigenous people in Brazil. Europeans arrived in Brazil at the ending of the 15th century. The first European to claim sovereignty over Indigenous lands part of what is now the territory of the Federative Republic of Brazil on the continent of South America was Pedro Álvares Cabral (c. 1467/1468 – c. 1520) on 22 April 1500 under the sponsorship of the Kingdom of Portugal. From the 16th to the early 19th century, Brazil was a colony and a part of the Portuguese Empire. The country expanded south along the coast and west along the Amazon and other inland rivers from the original 15 donatary captaincy colonies established on the northeast Atlantic coast east of the Tordesillas Line of 1494 (approximately the 46th meridian west) that divided the Portuguese domain to the east from the Spanish domain to the west, although Brazil was at one time a colony of Spain.The country's borders were only finalized in the early 20th century.

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The wildlife of Brazil comprises all naturally occurring animals, plants, and fungi in the South American country. Home to 60% of the Amazon Rainforest, which accounts for approximately one-tenth of all  species in the world,Brazil is considered to have the greatest biodiversity of any country on the planet. It has the most known species of plants (55,000), freshwater fish(3,000), and mammals (over 689).It also ranks third on the list of countries with the most bird species (1,832) and second with the most reptile species (744).The number of fungal species is unknown but is large.Approximately two-thirds of all species worldwide are found in tropical areas, often coinciding with developing countries such as Brazil. Brazil is second only to Indonesia as the country with the most endemic species.

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Brazilian cuisine is the set of cooking practices and traditions of Brazil, and is characterized by, European, Amerindian, African, and most recently Asian influences. It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of native and immigrant populations, and its continental size as well.

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Paulo Coelho de Souza (/ˈkwɛl.juː, kuˈɛl-, -joʊ/, Portuguese: [ˈpawlu kuˈeʎu]; born 24 August 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters. His novel The Alchemist has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide and is the all-time best-selling book by a Brazilian writer. He influenced Brazilian rock music through his partnership with the musician Raul Seixas.

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The creation of art in the geographic area now known as Brazil begins with the earliest records of its human habitation. The original inhabitants of the land, pre-ColumbianIndigenous or Natives peoples, produced various forms of art; specific cultures like the Marajoara left sophisticated painted pottery. This area was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century and given the modern name of Brazil. Brazilian art is most commonly used as an umbrella term for art created in this region post Portuguese colonization.

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Jeitinho (Portuguese pronunciation:[ʒejˈtʃĩɲu], literally "little way") is a Portuguese word to describe a method of finding a way to accomplish something by circumventing or bending the rules or transgressing social conventions. The concept is a deeply ingrained part of Brazilian culture.

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Vargas Era

On 7 September 1822, the country declared its independence from Portugal and it became the Empire of Brazil. A military coup in 1889 established the First Brazilian Republic. The country has seen two dictatorship periods: the first during Vargas Era (1937–1945) and the second during the military rule (1964–1985) under Brazilian military government.

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Coati photo

The wild canids found in Brazil are the maned wolf, bush dog, hoary fox, short-eared dog, crab-eating fox and pampas fox. The felines found in Brazil are the jaguar, the puma, the margay, the ocelot, the oncilla and the jaguarundi. Other notable animals include the giant anteater, several varieties of sloths and armadillos, coati, giant river otter, tapir, peccaries, marsh deer, Pampas deer and capybara(the world's largest existing rodent).

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Root vegetables such as manioc(locally known as mandioca, aipim or macaxeira, among other names), yams, and fruit like açaí, cupuaçu, mango, papaya, guava, orange, passion fruit, pineapple, and hog plum are among the local ingredients.

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Feijoada. Feijoada is a rich, hearty stew made with different cuts of pork and black beans. It is the national dish and is served countrywide

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Brazil is home to hummingbirds, toucans, parrots, macaws, waterfowl and birds of prey. Amongst the mammals you can find capybaras, sloths, monkeys, anteaters, pumas, jaguars, armadillos, otters and dolphins. Then there are the reptiles including caimans, turtles and anacondas.

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest nation in the world. It forms an enormous triangle on the eastern side of the continent with a 4,500-mile (7,400-kilometer) coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. It has borders with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador.

The Brazilian landscape is very varied. It is most well known for its dense forests, including the Amazon, the world's largest jungle, in the north. But there are also dry grasslands (called pampas), rugged hills, pine forests, sprawling wetlands, immense plateaus, and a long coastal plain.

Northern Brazil is dominated by the Amazon River and the jungles that surround it. The Amazon is not one river but a network of many hundreds of waterways. Its total length stretches 4,250 miles (6,840 kilometers). Thousands of species live in the river, including the infamous piranha and the boto, or pink river dolphin.

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Ivete Sangalo is among the most loved Brazilian celebrities in Brazil. The singer is famous for her charisma and for being kind to fans. Her spunky personality is also something everyone loves about her.

Ivete’s concerts are very popular and most of her singles become hits in Brazil. Ivete is unanimously the most popular female singer in Brazil, her albums have sold more than 20 million copies.

Ivete Sangalo first became famous as the lead singer for axé music band Banda Eva in 1993. She then started her solo career in 1997, winning three Latin Grammy Awards since. She is also the spokesperson for dozens of brands in Brazil.

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Samba. As the symbol of Brazil, any good list about traditional Brazilian dances has to start with samba. Samba is a Brazilian music genre and dance style notable for its fast footwork and flowing hip swings which, when coupled with the beats of a steel drum, seems to leave spectators in a trance.

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Bom dia/Boa tarde/Boa noite — Good morning/afternoon/night.

Olá — Hello.

Oi — Hi.

Alô/Está lá — Hello (on the phone) ...

Tchau — Bye.

Até logo! ...

Até amanhã — See you tomorrow.

Adeus — Goodbye (formal)

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History of Brazil

The following discussion focuses on Brazilian history from the time of European settlement. For a treatment of the country in  its regional context, see Latin America, history of.

Archaeological sites near the Amazonian towns of Santarem and Monte Alegre and elsewhere in Brazil show that the region has been inhabited since at least 9000 BC. Mixed communities of farmers, fishers, and hunters and gatherers developed in the Amazon lowlands, whereas hunters and gatherers predominated in the drier savannas and highlands. Between two million and six million indigenous Indians lived in the region at the time of European contact in 1500.

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The cuisine of a nation is determined largely by the societies, customs and traditions within that culture as well as by accessibility and availability to certain foods and ingredients.

Because Brazil is such a melting pot of colours, languages and customs, its cuisine is similarly varied. In addition, the various types of dishes and ingredients used depend on the geographical location within Brazil.

In general, root vegetables are commonly used. Fruits grow well in the tropical and sub-tropical conditions and are also, therefore, used extensively, even in savoury cooking. Mangos, papayas (also known as paw paws), guavas, granadillas and pineapples are all firm favourites.

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Brazil famous people

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Brazil was officially "discovered" in 1500, when a fleet commanded by Portuguese diplomat Pedro Álvares Cabral, on its way to India, landed in Porto Seguro, between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. (There is, however, strong evidence that other Portuguese adventurers preceded him. Duarte Pacheco Pereira, in his book De Situ Orbis, tells of being in Brazil in 1498.

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Brazil has humans thrived here since 8000 years ago.  But the written history began after Portuguese navigator Pedro Cabral discovered Brazil on April 22, 1500.  After Brazil was discovered by Portugal, it became a Portuguese colony.  On September 7, 1822, Brazil became independent and established the Brazilian Empire.  In 1889, a military coup broke out in Brazil, the Brazilian Empire was overthrown, and Brazil changed from a constitutional monarchy to a republic.

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Jerry Until recently, scientists thought Brazil was first settled by Asians about 10,000 years ago. But new evidence shows there were people living there at least 32,000 years ago. Some experts think they may have arrived from islands in the Pacific Ocean.Brazil was added to the map of the world during the great European explorations in the late 15th century led by Portugal and Spain. When Europeans first reached the coast of Brazil, the country was home to about 30 million indigenous people, or Amerindians. Today, only about 300,000 remain, living primarily in Brazil's remotest places.Portugal established its first colony in Brazil in 1530. Colonists created sugarcane plantations along the coast and sent diamonds and gold back to Europe. Soon, people from West Africa were brought to Brazil to work as slaves. The discovery of large inland gold reserves brought thousands of people from the coasts and as far away as Europe to the interior of the country.In 1789, Brazilians tried to kick out their Portuguese rulers. The rebellion was soon put down, but it started a movement toward independence. By 1822, Brazil was a sovereign nation. Kings of Portuguese blood ruled until 1888, when military leaders and landowners expelled the king, and Brazil became a federal republic.

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Jerry Until recently, scientists thought Brazil was first settled by Asians about 10,000 years ago. But new evidence shows there were people living there at least 32,000 years ago. Some experts think they may have arrived from islands in the Pacific Ocean.Brazil was added to the map of the world during the great European explorations in the late 15th century led by Portugal and Spain. When Europeans first reached the coast of Brazil, the country was home to about 30 million indigenous people, or Amerindians. Today, only about 300,000 remain, living primarily in Brazil's remotest places.Portugal established its first colony in Brazil in 1530. Colonists created sugarcane plantations along the coast and sent diamonds and gold back to Europe. Soon, people from West Africa were brought to Brazil to work as slaves. The discovery of large inland gold reserves brought thousands of people from the coasts and as far away as Europe to the interior of the country.In 1789, Brazilians tried to kick out their Portuguese rulers. The rebellion was soon put down, but it started a movement toward independence. By 1822, Brazil was a sovereign nation. Kings of Portuguese blood ruled until 1888, when military leaders and landowners expelled the king, and Brazil became a federal republic.

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Barbecued meat

Barbecued meat spread
Brazil and Argentina both claim to be South America’s barbecue champion. And while each country takes a different approach to its meat, from the cuts to the accompaniments, some things remain the same – namely, the ogre-sized quantities of meat, best appreciated at a leisurely pace and with an elasticated waistband.

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Addressing People

First names are used a great deal in Brazil. In many situations in which English-speakers would use a title and surname, Brazilians often use a first name with the title of respect: Senhor for men (written Sr and usually shortened to Seu in spoken Portuguese) and Senhora (written Sra) or Dona (used only with first name) for women.

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Brazil was officially "discovered" in 1500, when a fleet commanded by Portuguese diplomat Pedro Álvares Cabral, on its way to India, landed in Porto Seguro, between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. (There is, however, strong evidence that other Portuguese adventurers preceded him. Duarte Pacheco Pereira, in his book De Situ Orbis, tells of being in Brazil in 1498, sent by King Manuel of Portugal.)

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Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest nation in the world. It forms an enormous triangle on the eastern side of the continent with a 4,500-mile (7,400-kilometer) coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. It has borders with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador.

The headwaters of the Apurímac River on Nevado Mismi had been considered for nearly a century as the Amazon's most distant source, until a 2014 study found it to be the headwaters of the Mantaro River on the Cordillera Rumi Cruz in Peru.[14] The Mantaro and Apurímac rivers join, and with other tributaries form the Ucayali River, which in turn meets the Marañón River upstream of Iquitos, Peru, forming what countries other than Brazil consider to be the main stem of the Amazon. Brazilians call this section the Solimões River above its confluence with the Rio Negro[15] forming what Brazilians call the Amazon at the Meeting of Waters (Portuguese: Encontro das Águas) at Manaus, the largest city on the river.

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Feijoada

The most famous of all Brazilian dishes, Feijoada is eaten in every corner of the country. This rich, hearty stew consists of black beans cooked with different cuts of pork, supplemented with tomatoes, cabbage, and carrots to round out the flavor. Traditionally, it’s made with slow-cooked offal such as trotters and ears. Brazil’s national dish is served with fried kale mixed with bacon bits, rice, farofa (toasted cassava flour), and a slice of orange.

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samba,  ballroom dance of Brazilian origin, popularized in western Europe and the United States in the early 1940s. Characterized by simple forward and backward steps and tilting, rocking body movements, it is danced to music in ⁴/₄ time with syncopated rhythm. Couples in ballroom position dance in place or around the floor, but partners may separate to execute variant steps. The dance derives mainly from the maxixe, a dance fashionable in about 1870–1914.

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Anitta

Anitta is a Brazilian singer who rose to fame in 2013 after releasing the single Show das Poderosas. In that same year, she won the Artist of the Year award in Brazil.

Anitta started her career singing carioca funk music but later evolved to a more pop music side.

In 2017, Anitta started to focus on her international career, which is now well consolidated. She has collaborated with  Iggy Azalea, Major Lazer,  DJ Alesso, J Balvin, Maluma, and others.

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The name of this art is Abaporu. The artist who created it was Tarsila do Amaral. She was born in 1886, she died in 1973.

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Here are some examples of the everyday phrases in Brazil :

Bom dia/Boa tarde/Boa noite means good morning, good afternoon and good night.

Olá means Hello.

Oi means Hi.

Alô/Está lá means hello but on the phone

Tchau means bye.

Até logo! means see you later!

Até amanhã means see you tomorrow.

Adeus means goodbye but formal

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In South America, Brazil is the only country that speaks Portuguese. In 1500, Portugal claimed the the land of Brazil.Independence declared in 1822. Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world by land area and population.

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Brazil is in the South America.The longest river is the Amazon River, it’s 6992 km long. The largest lake is the Lagoa dos Patos, it’s 9850 km2.

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Name : Pelé
An 81 year old retired football player
Height : 1.73m

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Their cuisine is fresh meat and fish.

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Famous as :Footballer
Listed in :Sportspersons
Birthdate :March 21,1980
Sun Sign:Aries
Birthplace :Porto Alege
Name :Ronaldinho

Regarded as one of the best football players of all time, Ronaldinho played a crucial role in Brazil’s victory in 2002 FIFA World Cup. Later, he helped FC Barcelona win two La Liga and a UEFA Champions League title. The two time FIFA world Player of the Year, who retired in 2018, was known for his technical skills and creativity.

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The musics of Brazil are as socially diverse and culturally mixed as its people. Yet, out of this assembly, sambain particular has emerged as a national cultural expression. Its combination of heterogeneous musical and cultural influences has enabled it to symbolise the buoyant diversity of the country itself. Samba is enacted most spectacularly in the Brazilian Carnival celebrations, which have captured the global imagination in its pulsating rhythms, its decadent revelry, its extroverted performativity and its extravagant exhibitionism. In the context of ‘World Music’, samba offers a powerful fusion of rhythm, dance and spectacle and, beyond its popularity on record and in performance, samba has become a staple popular music for parades, processions and even protest marches around the globe.

The musics of Brazil are as socially diverse and culturally mixed as its people. Yet, out of this assembly, sambain particular has emerged as a national cultural expression. Its combination of heterogeneous musical and cultural influences has enabled it to symbolise the buoyant diversity of the country itself. Samba is enacted most spectacularly in the Brazilian Carnival celebrations, which have captured the global imagination in its pulsating rhythms, its decadent revelry, its extroverted performativity and its extravagant exhibitionism. In the context of ‘World Music’, samba offers a powerful fusion of rhythm, dance and spectacle and, beyond its popularity on record and in performance, samba has become a staple popular music for parades, processions and even protest marches around the globe.

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Brazilian Portuguese is essentially Portuguese, yet with local colloquialisms that differentiate it slightly from other Portuguese-speaking countries (think of the difference between American and British English, it’s similar). If you have your dream holiday to Brazil coming up, it’s handy to arrive armed with the following essential phrases. Brazilians love it when tourists try speaking Portuguese, so have a go and make some new friends in the process.

Oi’ literally just means ‘hi’ in Portuguese, and has no similarity to the dismissive and rude ‘oi’ in English. It is more informal than ‘ola’ that means ‘hello’ but it’s used in almost every situations from in shops and on public transport, to greeting friends or business acquaintances. Whenever you meet someone, greet them with an ‘oi’.

Obrigado’ means ‘thank you.’ As Portuguese is a gender-based language, men say ‘obrigado’ with an ‘o’ at the end, and women say ‘obrigada’ with an ‘a’ at the end. This is the rule in any context. Sometime you may hear the more informal ‘valeu’ that translates to ‘cheers’ and is common between friends and in more social situations. There is a variation on ‘obrigado’ which is ‘obrigadão’, literally translating to ‘big thanks!’ yet it is not so common.

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On 7 September 1822, some  of the earliest human remains found in the Americas, Luzia Woman, were found in the area of Pedro Leopoldo, Minas Gerais and provide evidence of human habitation going back at least 11,000 years.

When Portuguese explorers arrived in Brazil, the region was inhabited by hundreds of different types of Jiquabu tribes, "the earliest going back at least 10,000 years in the highlands of Minas Gerais".The dating of the origins of the first inhabitants, who were called "Indians" (índios) by the Portuguese, is still a matter of dispute among archaeologists. The earliest pottery ever found in the Western Hemisphere, radiocarbon-dated 8,000 years old, has been excavated in the Amazon basin of Brazil, near Santarém, providing evidence to overturn the assumption that the tropical forest region was too poor in resources to have supported a complex prehistoric culture". The current most widely accepted view of anthropologists, linguists and geneticists is that the early tribes were part of the first wave of migrant hunters who came into the Americas from Asia, either by land, across the Bering Strait, or by coastal sea routes along the Pacific, or both.

The Andes and the mountain ranges of northern South America created a rather sharp cultural boundary between the settled agrarian civilizations of the west coast and the semi-nomadic tribes of the east, who never developed written records or permanent monumental architecture. For this reason, very little is known about the history of Brazil before 1500. Archaeological remains (mainly pottery) indicate a complex pattern of regional cultural developments, internal migrations, and occasional large state-like federations.

At the time of European discovery, the territory of current day Brazil had as many as 2,000 tribes. The indigenous peoples were traditionally mostly semi-nomadic tribes who subsisted on hunting, fishing, gathering, and migrant agriculture. When the Portuguese arrived in 1500, the Natives were living mainly on the coast and along the banks of major rivers.

Tribal warfare, cannibalism and the pursuit of brazilwood for its treasured red dye convinced the Portuguese that they should Christianize the natives. But the Portuguese, like the Spanish in their South American possessions, had brought diseases with them, against which many Natives were helpless due to lack of immunity. Measles, smallpox, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, and influenzakilled tens of thousands of indigenous people. The diseases spread quickly along the indigenous trade routes, and whole tribes were likely annihilated without ever coming in direct contact with Europeans.

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Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest nation in the world. It forms an enormous triangle on the eastern side of the continent with a 4,500-mile (7,400-kilometer) coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. It has borders with every South American country except Chileand Ecuador.

The Brazilian landscape is very varied. It is most well known for its dense forests, including the Amazon, the world's largest jungle, in the north. But there are also dry grasslands (called pampas), rugged hills, pine forests, sprawling wetlands, immense plateaus, and a long coastal plain.

Northern Brazil is dominated by the Amazon River and the jungles that surround it. The Amazon is not one river but a network of many hundreds of waterways. Its total length stretches 4,250 miles (6,840 kilometers). Thousands of species live in the river, including the infamous piranhaand the boto, or pink river dolphin.

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Brazilian cuisine is the set of cooking practices and traditions of Brazil, and is characterized by, European, Amerindian, African, and most recently Asian (mostly Japanese) influences.It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of native and immigrant populations, and its continental size as well. This has created a national cuisine marked by the preservation of regional differences.

Ingredients first used by native peoples in Brazil include cashews, cassava, guaraná, açaí, cumaru, and tucupi. From there, the many waves of immigrants brought some of their typical dishes, replacing missing ingredients with local equivalents. For instance, the European immigrants (primarily from Portugal, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and Ukraine), were accustomed to a wheat-based diet, and introduced wine, leafy vegetables, and dairy products into Brazilian cuisine. When potatoes were not available, they discovered how to use the native sweet manioc as a replacement.Enslaved Africans also had a role in developing Brazilian cuisine, especially in the coastal states. The foreign influence extended to later migratory waves—Japanese immigrants brought most of the food items that Brazilians would associate with Asian cuisine today,and introduced large-scale aviaries, well into the 20th century.

The most visible regional cuisines belong to the states of Minas Geraisand Bahia. Minas Gerais cuisine have European influence in delicacies and dairy products such as tropeiro beans, pão de queijo and the Minas cheese fresh, and Bahian cuisine due to the presence of African delicacies such as acarajé, abará and vatapá.

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Pele – Footballer

His birth name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but he is known to the world as Pelé.

He is a retired footballer and the greatest of all time to have ever lived. Pele lived and played football in Brazil while also playing for Santos Football Club.

At 16, Pele was named as part of the Brazilian national team. He won his first World Cup a year later, he won 3 more World Cups.

In all the 1,363 professional games, Pele scored 1,281 goals which are yet to be beaten.

To date, Pele is considered the King of Soccer also known as GOAT (Greatest of All-Time).

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The music of Brazil encompasses various regional musical styles influenced by African, American, European and Amerindian forms. Brazilian music developed some unique and original styles such as forró, repente, coco de roda, axé, sertanejo, samba, bossa nova, MPB, música nativista, pagode, tropicália, choro, maracatu, embolada (coco de repente), frevo, brega, Brazilian funk, modinha and Brazilian versions of foreign musical styles, such as rock, soul, hip-hop, disco music, country music, ambient, industrial and psychedelicmusic, rap, classical music, fado, and gospel.

Samba has become the most known form of Brazilian music worldwide, especially because of the country's carnival, although bossa nova, which had Antônio Carlos Jobim as one of its most acclaimed composers and performers, have received much attention abroad since the 1950s, when the song "Desafinado", interpreted by João Gilberto, was first released.

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Deixa eu te falar (let me tell you something)

Brazilians consistantly use small Portuguese phrases like this one to clear some space for them to speak and let other people around know they’ve got something to add. It’s a useful expression to get the attention of a group of Portuguese speakers rather than trying to speak over all of them.

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The history of Brazil begins with indigenous people in Brazil. Europeans arrived in Brazil at the ending of the 15th century. The first European to claim sovereignty over Indigenous lands part of what is now the territory of the Federative Republic of Brazil on the continent of South America was Pedro Álvares Cabral (c. 1467/1468 – c. 1520) on 22 April 1500 under the sponsorship of the Kingdom of Portugal. From the 16th to the early 19th century, Brazil was a colony and a part of the Portuguese Empire. The country expanded south along the coast and west along the Amazon and other inland rivers from the original 15 donatary captaincy colonies established on the northeast Atlantic coast east of the Tordesillas Line of 1494 (approximately the 46th meridian west) that divided the Portuguese domain to the east from the Spanish domain to the west, although Brazil was at one time a colony of Spain.[1] The country's borders were only finalized in the early 20th century.

On 7 September 1822, the country declared its independence from Portugal and it became the Empire of Brazil. A military coup in 1889 established the First Brazilian Republic. The country has seen two dictatorship periods: the first during Vargas Era (1937–1945) and the second during the military rule (1964–1985) under Brazilian military government.

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The wildlife of Brazil comprises all naturally occurring animals, plants, and fungi in the South American country. Home to 60% of the Amazon Rainforest, which accounts for approximately one-tenth of all  species in the world,[1] Brazil is considered to have the greatest biodiversity of any country on the planet. It has the most known species of plants(55,000), freshwater fish (3,000), and mammals (over 689).[2] It also ranks third on the list of countries with the most bird species (1,832) and second with the most reptile species (744).[2] The number of fungal species is unknown but is large.[3] Approximately two-thirds of all species worldwide are found in tropical areas, often coinciding with developing countries such as Brazil. Brazil is second only to Indonesia as the country with the most endemic species.[4]

Brazil's immense area is subdivided into different ecoregions in several kinds of biomes. Because of the wide variety of habitats in Brazil, from the jungles of the Amazon Rainforest and the Atlantic Forest (which includes Atlantic Coast restingas), to the tropical savanna of the Cerrado, to the xeric shrubland of the Caatinga, to the world's largest wetland area, the Pantanal, there exists a wide variety of wildlife as well.

Scientists have described between 96,660 and 128,843 invertebrate species in Brazil.[7]According to a 2005 estimate by Thomas M. Lewinsohn and Paulo I. Prado, Brazil is home to around 9.5% of all the species and 13.1% of biota found in the world; these figures are likely to be underestimates according to the authors.[7]

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Brazilian cuisine is the set of cooking practices and traditions of Brazil, and is characterized by, European, Amerindian, African, and most recently Asian (mostly Japanese) influences.[1] It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of native and immigrant populations, and its continental size as well. This has created a national cuisine marked by the preservation of regional differences.

Ingredients first used by native peoples in Brazil include cashews, cassava, guaraná, açaí, cumaru, and tucupi. From there, the many waves of immigrants brought some of their typical dishes, replacing missing ingredients with local equivalents. For instance, the European immigrants (primarily from Portugal, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and Ukraine), were accustomed to a wheat-based diet, and introduced wine, leafy vegetables, and dairy products into Brazilian cuisine. When potatoes were not available, they discovered how to use the native sweet manioc as a replacement.[3] Enslaved Africans also had a role in developing Brazilian cuisine, especially in the coastal states. The foreign influence extended to later migratory waves—Japanese immigrants brought most of the food items that Brazilians would associate with Asian cuisine today,[4] and introduced large-scale aviaries, well into the 20th century.[5]

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‘Oi’ literally just means ‘hi’ in Portuguese, and has no similarity to the dismissive and rude ‘oi’ in English. It is more informal than ‘ola’ that means ‘hello’ but it’s used in almost every situations from in shops and on public transport, to greeting friends or business acquaintances. Whenever you meet someone, greet them with an ‘oi’.

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The varied biodiversity that exists within Brazil’s borders has been called the greatest collection of plant and animal species found on the planet.  Brazil is home to 60% of the Amazon Rainforest which hosts approximately one-tenth of all the species in the world.  As such, the landscapes of Brazil have the most known species of plants (estimated at 55,000), the most species of freshwater fish (estimated at 3,000) and the most mammal species (estimated at over 689).

Brazil is a popular birding destination and a multitude of birds can be found throughout the country.  There are dozens of parrot species, the most common and well known being the macaw.  The country also hosts around forty species of birds of prey which include eagles, hawks, falcons and more.  The smallest birds in Brazil are hummingbirds and there are several different kinds spread across the country while the largest bird is the flightless rhea which grows to 1.4m tall, with some weighing upwards of 30 kg.

Brazil’s coast and rivers provide habitats for a wealth of marine species.  The rivers of the Amazon Basin are home to the pink dolphin, one of five freshwater cetaceans.  These interesting creatures are only found in the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers and their tributaries.  The grey dolphin also occupies Brazil’s rivers while the Fernando de Noronha archipelago is a good spot for viewing spinner dolphins.  Also off the coast of Brazil are whale species including southern right whales and humpback whales.  Sea turtles are protected in Brazil as five of the seven species found in the world live there.

As mentioned, over 689 mammal species inhabit the country.  They include felines like jaguars, pumas, margay and the oncilla.  Approximately 80 of the world’s 300 primate species can be found in and around Brazil, many of which are unique to the country.  The most common primate is the squirrel monkey, however, other common species are howler monkeys, spider monkeys and capuchin monkeys.  Other mammals found in Brazil are the giant anteater, armadillos, various types of sloths, river otters and more.

Despite hosting such a large variety of nature and wildlife, many of Brazil’s species are under constant threat.  A staggering one-fifth of the Amazon Rainforest has been destroyed and nearly 93% of the Atlantic Forest has been cleared.  Over seventy mammals are considered threatened or endangered.  In order to protect the country’s natural landscapes, the first national park in Brazil, Itatiaia National Park, was created in 1937.  As of 2012, there were 68 national parks that cover more than 2 million square kilometres, roughly 25% of Brazil’s national territory.

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Barbecued meat.Brazil and Argentina both claim to be South America’s barbecue champion. And while each country takes a different approach to its meat, from the cuts to the accompaniments, some things remain the same – namely, the ogre-sized quantities of meat, best appreciated at a leisurely pace and with an elasticated waistband.

In Brazil, premium cuts (the most popular being picanha, or rump cap) are seasoned with no more than a liberal shake of coarse salt, before being grilled to pink perfection over charcoal (or wood, if you’re doing it the old-fashioned Southern way). Home barbecues will see sausages, queijo coalho (squeaky cheese on a stick) and chicken hearts sharing space on the grill, while in churrascarias (barbecue-style steakhouses), all manner of meats on skewers – from pork to lamb and wild boar – will be sliced by waiters straight onto your plate.

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The Federal Republic of Brazil is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. Over 211 million people are calling Brazil home in an area of about 8.5 million square kilometres.

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The music of Brazil encompasses various regional musical styles influenced by African, American, European and Amerindian forms. Brazilian music developed some unique and original styles such as forró, repente, coco de roda, axé, sertanejo, samba, bossa nova, MPB, música nativista, pagode, tropicália, choro, maracatu, embolada (coco de repente), frevo, brega, Brazilian funk, modinha and Brazilian versions of foreign musical styles, such as rock, soul, hip-hop, disco music, country music, ambient, industrial and psychedelic music, rap, classical music, fado, and gospel.

Samba has become the most known form of Brazilian music worldwide, especially because of the country's carnival, although bossa nova, which had Antônio Carlos Jobim as one of its most acclaimed composers and performers, have received much attention abroad since the 1950s, when the song "Desafinado", interpreted by João Gilberto, was first released.

The first four winners of the Shell Brazilian Music prize[1] have each left a legacy on Brazilian music and are among the representatives of Brazilian popular music: Pixinguinha (choro), Antônio Carlos Jobim (bossa nova), Dorival Caymmi (samba and samba-canção).

Instrumental music is also largely practiced in Brazil, with styles ranging from classical to popular and jazz influenced forms. Among the later, Naná Vasconcelos, Pixinguinha, Hermeto Pascoal and Egberto Gismonti are significant figures. Notable classical composers include Heitor Villa-Lobos, Carlos Gomes and Cláudio Santoro. The country also has a growing community of modern/experimental composition, including electroacoustic music.

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Although Portuguese, not Spanish, is the language of Brazil, a knowledge of Spanish will go a long way. You will recognize many similar words, and some Brazilians will understand you if you speak in Spanish. You will, however, find it difficult to understand them. Although many upper-class Brazilians know at least some English or French and are eager to practice on foreign visitors, don’t expect people on the street to speak your language. An effort by a foreigner to learn the local language is always appreciated. Pronunciation can be confusing. For example, “r” is pronounced “h,” so that “Rio” sounds like “Hee-o.”

At most large hotels and top restaurants you can get by in English with very few problems. But if you like to wander around on your own, you might want to invest in a good dictionary; the Portuguese Berlitz Pocket Dictionary is a useful one, light and easy to carry around.

Addressing People

First names are used a great deal in Brazil. In many situations in which English-speakers would use a title and surname, Brazilians often use a first name with the title of respect: Senhor for men (written Sr and usually shortened to Seu in spoken Portuguese) and Senhora (written Sra) or Dona (used only with first name) for women.

There are three second-person pronoun forms in Portuguese. Stick to você, equivalent to “you,” and you will be all right. O senhor (for men) or a senhora (for women) is used to show respect for someone of a different age group or social class, or to be polite to a stranger. As a foreigner, you won’t offend anyone if you use the wrong form of address. But if you want to learn when to use the more formal or informal style, observe how others address you, and be guided by that. In some parts of Brazil, mainly the northeast and the south, tu is used a great deal. Originally, in Portugal, tu was used among intimate friends and close relatives, but in Brazil, it is equivalent to você.

If you are staying for some time and are serious about learning
the language, there are plenty of Portuguese courses for non-native speakers. Meanwhile, here are some of the most essential words and phrases.

Greetings

Tudo Bem, literally?meaning “all’s well,” is one of the most common forms of greeting: one person asks, “Tudo bem?”(or “Tudo bom?”) and the other replies, “Tudo bem” (or “Tudo bom”). This is also used to mean “OK,” “all right,” “will do,” or as a response when someone apologizes, as if to say, “That’s all right, it doesn’t matter.” “Ta legal” is a formal slang expression commonly heard. It means “OK” or “That’s cool.”

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Brazil (Portuguese: Brasil; Brazilian Portuguese: [bɾaˈziw]),[nt 4] officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: República Federativa do Brasil),[11] is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At 8.5 million square kilometers (3,300,000 sq mi)[12] and with over 211 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the sixth most populous. Its capital is Brasília, and its most populous city is São Paulo. The federation is composed of the union of the 26 states and the Federal District. It is the largest country to have Portuguese as an official language and the only one in the Americas;[13][14] it is also one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse nations, due to over a century of mass immigration from around the world;[15] as well as the most populous Roman Catholic-majority country.

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The wildlife of Brazil comprises all naturally occurring animals, plants, and fungi in the South American country. Home to 60% of the Amazon Rainforest, which accounts for approximately one-tenth of all  species in the world,[1] Brazil is considered to have the greatest biodiversity of any country on the planet. It has the most known species of plants (55,000), freshwater fish (3,000), and mammals(over 689).[2] It also ranks third on the list of countries with the most bird species (1,832) and second with the most reptile species (744).[2] The number of fungal species is unknown but is large.[3] Approximately two-thirds of all species worldwide are found in tropical areas, often coinciding with developing countries such as Brazil. Brazil is second only to Indonesia as the country with the most endemic species.[4]

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Brazilian cuisine is the set of cooking practices and traditions of Brazil, and is characterized by, European, Amerindian, African, and most recently Asian (mostly Japanese) influences.[1] It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of native and immigrant populations, and its continental size as well. This has created a national cuisine marked by the preservation of regional differences.[2]

Ingredients first used by native peoples in Brazil include cashews, cassava, guaraná, açaí, cumaru, and tucupi. From there, the many waves of immigrants brought some of their typical dishes, replacing missing ingredients with local equivalents. For instance, the European immigrants (primarily from Portugal, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and Ukraine), were accustomed to a wheat-based diet, and introduced wine, leafy vegetables, and dairy products into Brazilian cuisine. When potatoes were not available, they discovered how to use the native sweet manioc as a replacement.[3] Enslaved Africans also had a role in developing Brazilian cuisine, especially in the coastal states. The foreign influence extended to later migratory waves—Japanese immigrants brought most of the food items that Brazilians would associate with Asian cuisine today,[4] and introduced large-scale aviaries, well into the 20th century.[5]

The most visible regional cuisines belong to the states of Minas Gerais and Bahia. Minas Gerais cuisine have European influence in delicacies and dairy products such as tropeiro beans, pão de queijo and the Minas cheese fresh, and Bahian cuisine due to the presence of African delicacies such as acarajé, abará and vatapá.

Root vegetables such as manioc (locally known as mandioca, aipim or macaxeira, among other names), yams, and fruit like açaí, cupuaçu, mango, papaya, guava, orange, passion fruit, pineapple, and hog plum are among the local ingredients used in cooking.

Some typical dishes are feijoada, considered the country's national dish,[6] and regional foods such as beiju [pt], feijão tropeiro [pt], vatapá, moqueca capixaba, polenta (from Italian cuisine) and acarajé (from African cuisine).[7] There is also caruru, which consists of okra, onion, dried shrimp, and toasted nuts (peanuts or cashews), cooked with palm oil until a spread-like consistency is reached; moqueca baiana, consisting of slow-cooked fish in palm oil and coconut milk, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and garlic, topped with cilantro;

The national beverage is coffee, while cachaça is Brazil's native liquor. Cachaça is distilled from fermented sugar cane must, and is the main ingredient in the national cocktail, caipirinha.

Cheese buns (pão-de-queijo), and salgadinhos such as pastéis, coxinhas, risólis and kibbeh (from Arabic cuisine) are common finger food items, while cuscuz de tapioca (milled tapioca) is a popular dessert.

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1. Pele – Retired Footballer. By AFP/SCANPIX -Wikimedia. ...

2. Paulo Coelho – Author. By Ricardo – Wikimedia. ...

3. Neymar – Professional Footballer. Watch this video on YouTube. ...

4. Oscar Niemeyer – Architect. By Wikimedia. ...

5. Ronaldinho Gaúcho – Retired Footballer.

What is Brazil famous for? Brazil is famous for its iconic carnival festival and its talented soccer players like Pelé and Neymarm. Brazil is also known for its tropical beaches, exquisite waterfalls, and the Amazon rainforest
If there is one place in the world that can offer every single earthly delight that any man could ever crave for, it is Brazil. Sprawling beaches, dramatic landscapes, lively metropolises, king-size carnivals — everything about Brazil holds the greatest enticement for the rest of the world. But, its physical attractions aside, Brazil is also home to some of world’s famous men and women. That is right! Greats like Ronaldo, Eduardo Saverin, Adriana Lima, Anderson Silva, Gisele Bundchen, Felipe Massa, Paulo Coelho, Andreas Pavel, Sergio Vieira de Mello call Brazil their home. Now if that is not enough testimony for you to believe Brazil’s ingenuity, listen to this. Brazil has also been home to some of world’s exciting inventions like the Walkman, Direct-Recording Electronic Voting Machine, Hot Air Balloon, Brain-Machine Interfaces, and Antivenom Serum. Now if your interest is spiked enough, let us get on with the famous biographies of equally famous Brazilians in their timeline, trivia, and facts captured below.

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Some of the earliest human remains found in the Americas, Luzia Woman, were found in the area of Pedro Leopoldo, Minas Gerais and provide evidence of human habitation going back at least 11,000 years.[3][4]

When Portuguese explorers arrived in Brazil, the region was inhabited by hundreds of different types of Jiquabu tribes, "the earliest going back at least 10,000 years in the highlands of Minas Gerais".[4] The dating of the origins of the first inhabitants, who were called "Indians" (índios) by the Portuguese, is still a matter of dispute among archaeologists. The earliest pottery ever found in the Western Hemisphere, radiocarbon-dated 8,000 years old, has been excavated in the Amazon basin of Brazil, near Santarém, providing evidence to overturn the assumption that the tropical forest region was too poor in resources to have supported a complex prehistoric culture".[5] The current most widely accepted view of anthropologists, linguists and geneticists is that the early tribes were part of the first wave of migrant hunters who came into the Americas from Asia, either by land, across the Bering Strait, or by coastal sea routes along the Pacific, or both.

The Andes and the mountain ranges of northern South America created a rather sharp cultural boundary between the settled agrarian civilizations of the west coast and the semi-nomadic tribes of the east, who never developed written records or permanent monumental architecture. For this reason, very little is known about the history of Brazil before 1500. Archaeological remains (mainly pottery) indicate a complex pattern of regional cultural developments, internal migrations, and occasional large state-like federations.

At the time of European discovery, the territory of current day Brazil had as many as 2,000 tribes. The indigenous peoples were traditionally mostly semi-nomadic tribes who subsisted on hunting, fishing, gathering, and migrant agriculture. When the Portuguese arrived in 1500, the Natives were living mainly on the coast and along the banks of major rivers.

Tribal warfare, cannibalism and the pursuit of brazilwood for its treasured red dye convinced the Portuguese that they should Christianize the natives. But the Portuguese, like the Spanish in their South American possessions, had brought diseases with them, against which many Natives were helpless due to lack of immunity. Measles, smallpox, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, and influenza killed tens of thousands of indigenous people. The diseases spread quickly along the indigenous trade routes, and whole tribes were likely annihilated without ever coming in direct contact with Europeans.

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To take the little horse from the rain
When Brazilians give up on an idea or a hope, they will tirar o cavalinho da chuva (take the little horse from the rain). Imagine your house is a mess and you sit at home all day waiting for your partner to come home to clean it for you. They will arrive and say, ‘if you are waiting for me to clean the house, you can tirar o cavalinho da chuva.’
To stick a foot
When Brazilians want to leave a situation, a party, an event, or something along those lines, they will meter o pé (stick the foot) – in other words, they will go.
To lower the ball
When someone is talking about how beautiful they are, how intelligent they are, how amazingly cool they are, just how much better than everyone else they are, Brazilian will say ‘abaixa a bola’ (lower the ball), as in, ‘you’re not all that.’ In other words, to tell someone to come down a peg or two.
Each monkey on their branch
When Brazilians want to say, ‘you take care of your business and I’ll take care of mine’, they will say cada macaco na seu galho (each monkey on their branch). It’s the same as to say everyone should worry about their lives and concerns, without noseing into others.
You are with the knife and the cheese in your hand

When a Brazilian will do something and he has everything to be successful in whatever it is he will do, he will only lose if he does something wrong, so voce está com a faca e o queijo na mão (you’re with the knife and the cheese in your hand). In other words, everything is in your favor, it all just depends on you.
To hold the candle
When a Brazilian goes out with a friend and their partner, and this couple spend the whole night kissing and making out, this Brazilian is segurando vela (holding the candle). In other words, they are the third or spare wheel.
To fill a sausage
When someone is talking about a particular subject but is filling the conversation with details and ideas that don’t have the slightest importance, he is enchendo linguiça(he’s filling the sausage).
To be bolado
When a Brazilian is extremely annoyed about something, he is esta bolado, (is bolado – this word is Portuguese slang and doesn’t translate well into English) or basically, really pissed off.
To travel in mayonnaise
When someone says something daft or that doesn’t make sense, or when someone’s mind is clearly drifting into some far away day-dream, a Brazilian will say, ‘hey, wake up, you are viajando na maionese.’ (you’re traveling in mayonnaise).
To drown the goose – or – to wet the biscuit
When a Brazilian man has sex, he can afogar o ganso(drown the goose) or he can molhar o biscoito (wet the biscuit).
To have a wood face

When someone acts shamelessly, Brazilians will say that person ter cara de pau (has a face of wood).

To peel a pineapple

When Brazilians have to cope with a tricky or complex issue, they descascar o abacaxi (they peel the pineapple). Almost everyone has faced this before: ‘Everyone left work early, leaving me to peel the pineapple!’ or in other words, to solve the problem.
To search for horns on the horse’s head
When someone looks for problems where there are none and keeps poking around looking for any whiff of an issue, they are procurando chifre na cabeça de cavalo(searching for horns on the horse’s head).
A full ball
After a game of football, it’s common to ask, ‘who was the bola cheia and who was the bola murcha?’ (see below). When a football player plays superbly well, he is the bola cheia (the full ball).
A deflated ball

When a football player plays a game poorly, he was bola murcha (like a deflated ball).
To pull your balls

When someone kisses ass or sucks up to someone else, he puxa o saco (he pulls your balls). Imagine a colleague who never works hard gets a promotion, the office gossip may sound a little like this: ‘he only got the promotion because he puxa o saco of the manager.’
A mouth of crab

When someone keeps boca de siri (a mouth of crab), they keep an important secret. Like, ‘everyone must keep boca de siri about this surprise party for my mum!’
To kick the bucket

When someone chuta o balde (kicks the bucket), they give up all together, they no longer care about that situation, person or moment. Imagine someone taking a test in school but they don’t care if they fail or pass, they chuta o balde.
To throw in the green
When someone joga verde (throws in the green), they hint about something they are sure is true to get the other person to admit the truth.
To pick little orange coconuts

If you hear someone tell you to go and catar coquinho, that person is in fact telling you to get lost in an insulting way.

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Edson Arantes do Nascimento is a famous football player.

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Brazilian music developed some unique and original styles such as forró, repente, coco de roda, axé, sertanejo, samba, bossa nova, MPB, música nativista, pagode, tropicália, choro, maracatu, embolada (coco de repente), frevo, brega, Brazilian funk, modinha and Brazilian versions of foreign musical styles, such as rock, ...
Brazilian contemporary art and photography are among the most creative in Latin America, growing an international prominence each year with exhibitions and publications. Brazilian contemporary photographers include Miguel Rio Branco, Vik Muniz, Sebastião Salgado, and Guy Veloso.
The musics of Brazil are as socially diverse and culturally mixed as its people. Yet, out of this assembly, sambain particular has emerged as a national cultural expression. Its combination of heterogeneous musical and cultural influences has enabled it to symbolise the buoyant diversity of the country itself.
The most popular traditional pieces of clothes in Brazil are bombachas pants, baiana dress, poncho, Carmen Miranda costume, and cowboy hat. The bombachas are baggy pants often worn by gauchos – South American cowboys. They are comfortable for riding and look charming. Usually, bombachas are made from cotton.
Music is a vital part of everyday life in Brazil.Its cultural richness and its abundant innovation are based on the strong and spectacular racial miscegenation evident in the culture of the country. Its most famous genres are samba, bossa nova and forró.
The most popular instrument in Brazil is probably the pandeiro, which is a type of hand drum, similar to a modern tambourine. It's one of the three (unofficial) national instruments of Brazil, which also includes the Brazilian guitar and a single-stringed musical bow called the berimbau.
Today Samba is the most prevalent dance form in Brazil, and reaches the height of its importance during the festival of Carnaval.
Significant Paintings in Brazil
Allegory of the Four Continents—America (c. 1820) ...

The Flowered Dress (1891) ...

Five Girls from Guaratingueta (1930) ...

Portrait of Emperor Pedro II (1855) ...

Still Life of Papaya, Watermelon and Cashew (1860) ...

Coffee (1935)

The most popular traditional pieces of clothes in Brazil are bombachas pants, baiana dress, poncho, Carmen Miranda costume, and cowboy hat. The bombachas are baggy pants often worn by gauchos – South American cowboys. They are comfortable for riding and look charming. Usually, bombachas are made from cotton

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The creation of art in the geographic area now known as Brazil begins with the earliest records of its human habitation. The original inhabitants of the land, pre-Columbian Indigenous or Natives peoples, produced various forms of art; specific cultures like the Marajoara left sophisticated painted pottery. This area was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century and given the modern name of Brazil. Brazilian art is most commonly used as an umbrella term for art created in this region post Portuguese colonization.

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Top 10 Traditional Brazilian Dishes

Picanha. Barbecued meat is a Brazilian speciality. ...

Feijoada. Feijoada is a rich, hearty stew made with different cuts of pork and black beans. ...

Moqueca. Moqueca is delicious fish stew which is served piping hot in a clay pot. ...

Brigadeiros. ...

Bolinho de Bacalhau. ...

Vatapá ...

Acarajé ...

Pão de queijo

The most famous of all Brazilian dishes, Feijoada is eaten in every corner of the country. This rich, hearty stew consists of black beans cooked with different cuts of pork, supplemented with tomatoes, cabbage, and carrots to round out the flavor.
Brazilian cuisine varies greatly from region to region but fresh meat and fish play an important role in the diet. Root vegetables such as cassava and yams, and fruits such as mango, papaya, guava, passion fruit and pineapple are among the local ingredients used in cooking.
Brazil is a large country that is made up of many different cultures. Each region has a different food specialty. ... Brazilians use many eggs, fruits, spices (such as cinnamon and cloves), and sugar to make sweet treats, such as ambrosia. They also use savory (not sweet) seasonings such as parsley and garlic.
The cuisine in Brazil combines locally grown products with products that the Portuguese brought when they settled there. African slaves also brought influences from their homes like coconuts and dried shrimp. The country is also famous for its Bahian food, which is a combination of Portuguese and African influences
Brazil is a large country that is made up of many different cultures. Each region has a different food specialty. The Portuguese arrived in Brazil in 1500 and brought their tastes and styles of cooking with them. They brought sugar, citrus fruits, and many sweets that are still used for desserts and holidays. The Brazilian "sweet tooth" was developed through the influence of the Europeans. Brazilians use many eggs, fruits, spices (such as cinnamon and cloves), and sugar to make sweet treats, such as ambrosia. They also use savory (not sweet) seasonings such as parsley and garlic. Other nationalities that settled in Brazil were Japanese, Arabs, and Germans. More than one million Italians had migrated to Brazil by 1880. Each immigrant group brought along its own style of cooking.Long before the Europeans arrived, however, the Tupí-Guaraní and other Indian groups lived in Brazil. They planted manioc (a root vegetable like a potato) from which Brazilians learned to make tapioca and farofa , ground manioc, which is similar to fine breadcrumbs. It is toasted in oil and butter and sprinkled over rice, beans, meat, and fish. As of 2001, farofa was still used as the Brazilians' basic "flour" to make cookies, biscuits,and bread.
Although Brazil has no national religion, the Portuguese who arrived in Brazil in 1500 brought their Roman Catholic religion with them. About 75 percent of Brazilians consider themselves Roman Catholic. Those who do not follow the Roman Catholic religion still enjoy the world-renowned Brazilian Carnival tradition. During Carnival, colorful parades are held on the streets, and children and adults dress in costumes, dancing and celebrating in the streets all day and all night. People eat and drink continuously during Carnival, enjoying spice dishes, such as pepper-scented rice and feijoada, and sweets. Carnival is a week-long party that ends on Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the 40-day religious period of Lent before the Christian celebration of Easter. During Lent, it is a Roman Catholic tradition not to eat meat.
Brigadeiro. Hands down the most popular dessert in Brazil. You might get away with a birthday party without a cake, but if there aren't enough brigadeiros to fill the table, the guests might end up leaving early.
The traditional diet of Brazil varies from region to region. However, in all cases the traditional foods are natural, locally grown and cooked according to traditional recipes. Common foods include seasonal fruit and vegetables, rice and beans, meat and fish, as well as spices and bread and cheese.
Brazilian food is generally rich and spicy. Much of it is either fried or slow-cooked to bring out the flavors. Palm oil is often used for the frying and coconut oil is added to bring all the flavors together.
Here are some food and drinks that may not tickle your taste buds while in Brazil.

Prawns on the beach. Those huge pink prawns skewered onto long wooden sticks sure look tempting when you're sunbathing on the beach. ...

Caipirinhas on the beach. ...

Sarapatel. ...

Traditional feijoada. ...

Piracatinga. ...

Canned drinks. ...

Buchada. ...

Cheap wine.

Abstract. In spite of being the world's most consumed meat, pork ranks only third in Brazil, with a consumption level much lower than that of poultry and beef. Although consumption of fresh pork meat has been increasing in recent years, 67.9% of the Brazilian pork consumption is based on processed pork products.

In Brazil, the most prized cut of meat tends to be the picanha. There, the fat is retained until the steak has been cooked.

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The wildlife of Brazil comprises all naturally occurring animals, plants, and fungi in the South Americancountry. Home to 60% of the Amazon Rainforest, which accounts for approximately one-tenth of all species in the world,[1] Brazil is considered to have the greatest biodiversity of any country on the planet. It has the most known species of plants (55,000), freshwater fish (3,000), and mammals (over 689).[2] It also ranks third on the list of countries with the most bird species (1,832) and second with the most reptile species (744).[2] The number of fungal species is unknown but is large.[3] Approximately two-thirds of all species worldwide are found in tropical areas, often coinciding with developing countriessuch as Brazil. Brazil is second only to Indonesia as the country with the most endemic species.
The country of Brazil occupies roughly half of South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Brazil covers a total area of 8,514,215 km² (3,287,357 sq mi) which includes 8,456,510 km²(3,265,080 sq mi) of land and 55,455 km² (21,411 sq mi) of water. The highest point in Brazil is Pico da Neblina at 2,994 m (9,823 ft). Brazil is bordered by the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and France (overseas department of France, French Guiana).Much of the climate is tropical, with the south being relatively temperate. The largest river in Brazil, the second longest in the world, is the Amazon.Brazil is home to 60% of the Amazon Rainforestwhich hosts approximately one-tenth of all the species in the world. As such, the landscapes of Brazil have the most known species of plants (estimated at 55,000), the most species of freshwater fish (estimated at 3,000) and the most mammal species (estimated at over 689).

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The history of Brazil begins with indigenous people in Brazil. Europeans arrived in Brazil at the ending of the 15th century. ... The country's borders were only finalized in the early 20th century. On 7 September 1822, the country declared its independence from Portugal and it became the Empire of Brazil.
Brazil was officially "discovered" in 1500, when a fleet commanded by Portuguese diplomat Pedro Álvares Cabral, on its way to India, landed in Porto Seguro, between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. ... Brazil's first colonizers were met by Tupinamba Indians, one group in the vast array of the continent's native population.
The Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 delineated division to the territory. Portugal became in control of the landmass east of the Amazon River, the present area of Brazil. Thus, the massive territory of Brazil is the result of Portugal's luck. A good fortune to secure territory in South America, which generally Brazil.
By the time the Aztecs and Incas were an influential civilization, Brazil was not yet a country. However, as most of the Amazon forest area is now what is considered Brazil, we will refer to them as Brazilian tribes.
The region sighted by Cabral lay well within the Portuguese zone, and the crown promptly claimed it. Portugal's new possession was initially called Vera Cruz (“True Cross”), but it was soon renamed Brazil because of the copious amounts of brazilwood (pau-brasil) found there that yielded a valuable red dye.
The Portuguese were more invested in evangelization and trade in Asia and Africa, which included trafficking in enslaved humans, and viewed Brazil as a trade post instead of a place to send larger numbers of settlers.
What is Brazil famous for? Brazil is famous for its iconic carnival festival and its talented soccer players like Pelé and Neymar. Brazil is also known for its tropical beaches, exquisite waterfalls, and the Amazon rainforest.
Early History of Brazil
As with many South American countries, the history of Brazil begins with indigenous people, and dates back over 10,000 years.
The cultures of the indigenous Indians, Africans, and Portuguese have together formed the modern Brazilian way of life. The Portuguese culture is by far the dominant of these influences; from it Brazilians acquired their language, their main religion, and most of their customs.
The land of what became Brazil was first called by the Portuguese captain Pedro Álvares Cabral Ilha de Vera Cruz ("Island of the True Cross"), upon the Portuguese discovery of the land in 1500, probably in honor of the Feast of the Cross (3 May on the liturgical calendar.
Brazil is unique in the Americas because, following independence from Portugal, it did not fragment into separate countries as did British and Spanish possessions in the region; rather, it retained its identity through the intervening centuries and a variety of forms of government.
What animal represents Brazil?

National animals

CountryName of animalScientific name (Latin name)
Botswana | Plains zebra | Equus quagga
Belize | Baird's tapir (national animal) | Tapirus bairdii
Keel-billed toucan (national bird) | Ramphastos sulfuratus
Brazil | Rufous-bellied thrush(national bird)
Brazilian families tend to be tight-knit, warm, and loving. They generally enjoy each other's company and prefer spending time together than privately. In Brazilian culture, men are usually allowed more freedom than women. Brazilian girls have less freedom than girls from most European and North American countries.
Brazil's religious landscape is as diverse as it's ethnic and geographic diversity. Accordingly, the majority of Brazilians in the country identify as Roman Catholic (64.4%), thus reflecting it's historical relationship with Portugal and the Catholic Church.

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Brazil has so many people famous I think I don’t know 🤷‍♂️ He is a famous people I think he can kick 10woods at the same time he can also fight crimes too I think 🤔

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Brazilian cuisine is the set of cooking practices and traditions of Brazil, and is characterized by, European, Amerindian, African, and most recently Asian (mostly Japanese) influences.[1] It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of native and immigrant populations, and its continental size as well. This has created a national cuisine marked by the preservation of regional differences.[2]

Ingredients first used by native peoples in Brazil include cashews, cassava, guaraná, açaí, cumaru, and tucupi. From there, the many waves of immigrants brought some of their typical dishes, replacing missing ingredients with local equivalents. For instance, the European immigrants (primarily from Portugal, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and Ukraine), were accustomed to a wheat-based diet, and introduced wine, leafy vegetables, and dairy products into Brazilian cuisine. When potatoes were not available, they discovered how to use the native sweet manioc as a replacement.[3] Enslaved Africans also had a role in developing Brazilian cuisine, especially in the coastal states. The foreign influence extended to later migratory waves—Japanese immigrants brought most of the food items that Brazilians would associate with Asian cuisine today,[4] and introduced large-scale aviaries, well into the 20th century.[5]

The most visible regional cuisines belong to the states of Minas Gerais and Bahia. Minas Gerais cuisine have European influence in delicacies and dairy products such as tropeiro beans, pão de queijo and the Minas cheese fresh, and Bahian cuisine due to the presence of African delicacies such as acarajé, abará and vatapá.

Root vegetables such as manioc (locally known as mandioca, aipim or macaxeira, among other names), yams, and fruit like açaí, cupuaçu, mango, papaya, guava, orange, passion fruit, pineapple, and hog plum are among the local ingredients used in cooking.

Some typical dishes are feijoada, considered the country's national dish,[6] and regional foods such as beiju [pt], feijão tropeiro [pt], vatapá, moqueca capixaba, polenta (from Italian cuisine) and acarajé (from African cuisine).[7] There is also caruru, which consists of okra, onion, dried shrimp, and toasted nuts (peanuts or cashews), cooked with palm oil until a spread-like consistency is reached; moqueca baiana, consisting of slow-cooked fish in palm oil and coconut milk, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and garlic, topped with cilantro;

The national beverage is coffee, while cachaça is Brazil's native liquor. Cachaça is distilled from fermented sugar cane must, and is the main ingredient in the national cocktail, caipirinha.

Cheese buns (pão-de-queijo), and salgadinhos such as pastéis, coxinhas, risólis and kibbeh (from Arabic cuisine) are common finger food items, while cuscuz de tapioca (milled tapioca) is a popular dessert.

Brazilian cuisine is the set of cooking practices and traditions of Brazil, and is characterized by, European, Amerindian, African, and most recently Asian (mostly Japanese) influences.[1] It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of native and immigrant populations, and its continental size as well. This has created a national cuisine marked by the preservation of regional differences.[2]

Ingredients first used by native peoples in Brazil include cashews, cassava, guaraná, açaí, cumaru, and tucupi. From there, the many waves of immigrants brought some of their typical dishes, replacing missing ingredients with local equivalents. For instance, the European immigrants (primarily from Portugal, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and Ukraine), were accustomed to a wheat-based diet, and introduced wine, leafy vegetables, and dairy products into Brazilian cuisine. When potatoes were not available, they discovered how to use the native sweet manioc as a replacement.[3] Enslaved Africans also had a role in developing Brazilian cuisine, especially in the coastal states. The foreign influence extended to later migratory waves—Japanese immigrants brought most of the food items that Brazilians would associate with Asian cuisine today,[4] and introduced large-scale aviaries, well into the 20th century.[5]

The most visible regional cuisines belong to the states of Minas Gerais and Bahia. Minas Gerais cuisine have European influence in delicacies and dairy products such as tropeiro beans, pão de queijo and the Minas cheese fresh, and Bahian cuisine due to the presence of African delicacies such as acarajé, abará and vatapá.

Root vegetables such as manioc (locally known as mandioca, aipim or macaxeira, among other names), yams, and fruit like açaí, cupuaçu, mango, papaya, guava, orange, passion fruit, pineapple, and hog plum are among the local ingredients used in cooking.

Some typical dishes are feijoada, considered the country's national dish,[6] and regional foods such as beiju [pt], feijão tropeiro [pt], vatapá, moqueca capixaba, polenta (from Italian cuisine) and acarajé (from African cuisine).[7] There is also caruru, which consists of okra, onion, dried shrimp, and toasted nuts (peanuts or cashews), cooked with palm oil until a spread-like consistency is reached; moqueca baiana, consisting of slow-cooked fish in palm oil and coconut milk, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and garlic, topped with cilantro;

The national beverage is coffee, while cachaça is Brazil's native liquor. Cachaça is distilled from fermented sugar cane must, and is the main ingredient in the national cocktail, caipirinha.

Cheese buns (pão-de-queijo), and salgadinhos such as pastéis, coxinhas, risólis and kibbeh (from Arabic cuisine) are common finger food items, while cuscuz de tapioca (milled tapioca) is a popular dessert.

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To take the little horse from the rain

When Brazilians give up on an idea or a hope, they will tirar o cavalinho da chuva (take the little horse from the rain). Imagine your house is a mess and you sit at home all day waiting for your partner to come home to clean it for you. They will arrive and say, ‘if you are waiting for me to clean the house, you can tirar o cavalinho da chuva.’

To take the little horse from the rain

When Brazilians give up on an idea or a hope, they will tirar o cavalinho da chuva (take the little horse from the rain). Imagine your house is a mess and you sit at home all day waiting for your partner to come home to clean it for you. They will arrive and say, ‘if you are waiting for me to clean the house, you can tirar o cavalinho da chuva.’

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The Portuguese were the first European settlers to arrive in the area, led by adventurous Pedro Cabral, who began the colonial period in 1500. The Portuguese reportedly found native Indians numbering around seven million. Most tribes were peripatetic, with only limited agriculture and temporary dwellings, although villages often had as many as 5000 inhabitants. Cultural life appears to have been richly developed, although both tribal warfare and cannibalism were ubiquitous. The few remaining traces of Brazil's Indian tribes reveal little of their lifestyle, unlike the evidence from other Andean tribes. Today, fewer than 200,000 of Brazil's indigenous people survive, most of whom inhabit the jungle areas.

Other Portuguese explorers followed Cabral, in search of valuable goods for European trade but also for unsettled land and the opportunity to escape poverty in Portugal itself.   The only item of value they discovered was the pau do brasil (brazil wood tree) from which they created red dye. Unlike the colonizing philosophy of the Spanish, the Portuguese in Brazil were much less focused at first on conquering, controlling, and developing the country. Most wereimpoverished sailors, who were far more interested in profitable trade and subsistence agriculture than in territorial expansion. The country's interior remained unexplored.

Nonetheless, sugar soon came to Brazil, and with it came imported slaves.  To a degree unequaled in most of the American colonies, the Portuguese settlers frequently intermarried with both the Indians and the African slaves, and there were also mixed marriages between the Africans and Indians. As a result, Brazil's population is intermingled to a degree that is unseen elsewhere. Most Brazilians possess some combination of European, African, Amerindian, Asian, and Middle Eastern lineage,and this multiplicity of cultural legacies is a notable feature of current Brazilian culture.

The move to open the country's interior coincided with the discovery in the 1690s of gold in the south-central part of the country. The country's gold deposits didn't pan out, however, and by the close of the 18th century the country's focus had returned to the coastal agricultural regions. In 1807, as Napoleon Bonaparte closed in on Portugal's capital city of Lisbon, the Prince Regent shipped himself off to Brazil. Once there, Dom Joao established the colony as the capital of his empire. By 1821 things in Europe had cooled down sufficiently that Dom Joao could return  to Lisbon, and  he left his son Dom Pedro I in charge of Brazil. When the king attempted the following year to return Brazil to subordinate status as a colony, Dom Pedro flourished his sword and declared the country's independence from Portugal (and his own independence from his father).

In the 19th century coffee took the place of sugar as Brazil's most important product. The boom in coffee production brought a wave of almost one million European immigrants, mostly Italians, and also brought about the Brazilian republic. In 1889, the wealthy coffee magnates backed a military coup, the emperor fled, and Brazil was no more an imperial country. The coffee planters virtually owned the country and the government for the next thirty years, until the worldwide depression evaporated coffee demand. For the next half century Brazil struggled with governmental instability, military coups, and a fragile economy. In 1989, the country enjoyed its first democratic election in almost three decades. Unfortunately, the Brazilians made the mistake of electing Fernando Collor de Mello. Mello's corruption did nothing to help the economy, but his peaceful removal from office indicated at least that the country's political and governmental structures are stable.

Brazil has the sixth largest population in the world--about 148 million people--which has doubled in the past 30 years. Because of its size,  there are only 15 people per sq. km, concentrated mainly along the coast and in the major cities, where two-thirds of the people now live: over 19 million in greater Sao Paulo and 10 million in greater Rio.

The immigrant Portuguese language was greatly influenced by the numerous Indian and African dialects they encountered, but it remains the dominant language in Brazil today. In fact, the Brazilian dialect has become the dominant influence in the development of the Portuguese language, for the simple reason that Brazil has 15 times the population of Portugal and a much more dynamic linguistic environment.