The Portuguese language is a very rich and pleasant language to the ears, full of words that carry with them unique meanings that are difficult to express in other languages.
These words have complex concepts and subtleties that are intrinsic to the culture and life of speakers of the Portuguese.
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To illustrate this richness, we prepared a list with no less than nine words in Portuguese that have no direct translation into other languages. We invite you to dive into this peculiar linguistic universe!
1. Longing
This word is one of the best known for not having a direct translation into other languages. It describes a feeling of nostalgia, longing and yearning for something or someone that is absent. It is a term widely used in Brazilian culture.
2. Snack
Refers to a light meal, usually eaten between main meals (lunch and dinner). The term is commonly used to refer to the snack afternoon at schools.
3. cafuné
Describing the act of gently stroking someone on the head, especially when running your fingers through their hair, is a gesture of care and affection.
4. perfect
The act of doing something with care, care and attention to detail is an expression of the idea of doing your best in some task or activity. This word is often used to express this notion.
5. baby
This word is used to describe something or someone that is very dear, esteemed or appreciated. It can be used to refer to an object, pet, person or anything that is especially valued.
6. Work around
A temporary, improvised and often unconventional solution is applied to resolve a problem or situation. This technique, commonly used to fix something quickly and effectively, is not, however, the ideal or permanent way to do it.
7. Day before yesterday
Used to refer to the day immediately preceding yesterday, this expression is a way of conveying the notion of something that happened two days ago. It is a specific word for this concept.
8. hot
Describes a person who is very sorry heat easily, or a place that is too hot. It is a colloquial term used to refer to someone who is sensitive to heat or who tends to sweat or feel uncomfortable in high temperatures.
9. Chilly
“Friorento” is the opposite of “warm”. This word is used to describe a person who is very cold easily or a place that is very cold. Refers to someone who feels very cold in lower temperatures.
