Is Brazilian Portuguese the same as regular Portuguese?

Portuguese and Brazilians still speak the same language, but it has evolved in slightly different ways over the years due to cultural and historical differences.

Is Brazilian or European Portuguese easier?

There are many pros to learning both variations of Portuguese as the language continues to grow in both the business and pop culture worlds. However, we recommend you start with Brazilian Portuguese first since many language-learners say its easier to learn than European Portuguese.

Are Brazilians related to Portuguese?

Most Brazilians have some degree of Portuguese ancestry: some descend from colonial settlers, while others have recent immigrant Portuguese origin, dating back to anywhere between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries.

How long does it take to learn Brazilian Portuguese?

How long does it take to learn Portuguese? According to the FSI list, mastering Portuguese to a fluent level takes the same amount of time as Spanish, with 600 hours of study during six months.

What is the difference between Ligar and desligar?

Desligar vs. Apagar = To turn off. The opposite of Ligar is Desligar. Therefore you use Desligar with machines and equipment. The opposite of Acender is Apagar. Therefore you use Apagar with light and fire.

What are the different types of Portuguese?

There are two main kinds of Portuguese: Brazilian (spoken in Brazil) and European (spoken in many countries in Europe, including Portugal). While they have some similarities, there are certainly many differences in intonation, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary.

Do Brazilians and Portuguese speak the same language?

Portuguese and Brazilians still speak the same language, but it has evolved in slightly different ways over the years due to cultural and historical differences. So which kind of Portuguese should I choose to learn?

Are there more Portuguese speakers in Rio de Janeiro or Portugal?

To illustrate this, let’s look at the population of Rio de Janeiro compared to Portugal: the Brazilian city has 12 million citizens alone while the whole country of Portugal has only 10 million. So obviously, most of the 220 million native Portuguese speakers are actually Brazilian.