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Should you want to know the correct way to eat while in Brazil you better check this Maria-Brazil site out. The author of the piece describes what is usually eaten during breakfast, lunch and dinner and how most are served in Brazil. She also offers the appropriate thing to do when stopping at a snack bar or juice bar in Rio, which is to stand around until you have finished your food. Apparently it is NOT OKAY to eat food on the go. In Brazil it is considered rude to eat in places that are not meant for eating. Hmm... Sure glad I stumbled upon this piece before going off to the country and gobbling down the delicious fare while walking down the street. I've been known to do that in my own neighborhood.

Today's word is a Portuguese word used in Brazil:

lanchonete - snack bar

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

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