But it’s not always about medical Portuguese. Ever heard Brazilian people saying "saúde" when they raise their glasses for a toast and wondered what it meant? It’s the expression for "cheers" in Portuguese!
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Pronouncing health in Portuguese
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Saúde
Health / Cheers
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Com boa saúde
With good health
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Com má saúde
In poor health
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Me sinto bem hoje!
I feel good today!
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Me sinto mal
I am not feeling well
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Remédio natural
Natural medicine
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Os alimentos saudáveis
Health foods
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Loja de alimentos saudáveis
Health food shop
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Centro de saúde
Health center
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That’s it for this lesson.
Até a próxima!
Here are a few recommended Portuguese lessons to try next!
- Break the ice by talking about your hobbies in Portuguese.
- Learn all the holidays in Portuguese.
- Talking nationalities in Portuguese.
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