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12-01-22 02:47 #3828
Posts: 371Attitude is everything
Originally Posted by TheCane [View Original Post]
I guess it comes down to going out of the comfort zone vs easy street. Keep investing in what I know works for me and is easy: Spanish speaking Colombia or see if Brazil is what I get in Medellin but even better.
Safety, food (I'm veggie), pussy, costs, communication, figuring out where to go are my primary concerns at the moment. This board is a huge help!
Medellin is just so easy. LOL.
I guess after a few trips, Brazil would be too. It would be nice if there was a Mansion equivalent o get started. Maybe that's pretty much Scandallo?
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12-01-22 02:42 #3827
Posts: 371Well sure.
Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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12-01-22 02:41 #3826
Posts: 371Originally Posted by Balboa [View Original Post]
In the long run. This is the way. Though starting a new language seems daunting at the moment LOL.
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12-01-22 02:32 #3825
Posts: 112Originally Posted by TheCane [View Original Post]
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12-01-22 02:02 #3824
Posts: 105Portuguese Language School
Anyone has either attended or have some info about Portuguese language schools either in Rio or Sao Paulo please post or send PM.
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12-01-22 00:49 #3823
Posts: 1956Not a dilemma
Originally Posted by JustIncognito [View Original Post]
I only have the most basic skills in both Spanish and Portuguese. Well, maybe intermediate-basic in Portuguese. Shame on me because I've been going to Brazil for decades. Just too lazy.
But!
Do you speak the languages of all 40 lands you've been to?
Speaking Spanish in Brazil will make your trip much easier than no Spanish. And Brazil is worth it even to those who don't know a word in Spanish or Portuguese.
Vagabundo posted a Youtube link to free lessons from a Brazilian girl. I listened to a few and liked them. She offers private lessons, too.
And she's a cutie, LOL.
Learning about a country and city (strongly recommend Rio for your first-time visit) is all about reading. Then take a few free walking tours upon arrival. Done.
Simply put, Brazil is more enjoyable than Colombia, and I've been to (and liked) Colombia. Just not as much.
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11-30-22 21:55 #3822
Posts: 6420Excellent point!
Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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11-30-22 03:41 #3821
Posts: 15925Originally Posted by JustIncognito [View Original Post]
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11-30-22 02:14 #3820
Posts: 1069Originally Posted by JustIncognito [View Original Post]
I speak Spanish as well, and as you know it greatly enhances the experience.
I started to visit Brazil for work and fun about 15 years ago, speaking good spanish but no portuguese.
I had a great time and they will generally understand spanish to a point, more than you'll understand them for sure.
Having said that, the languages are very similar and with a little effort and practice you can fairly easily break the portuguese code, LOL.
I did.
Learning spanish was tough because it was my first foreign language.
Had to retrain my mind.
Learning portuguese for me was a joy. Just basically getting accustomed to the pronunciation and differences.
My mind being already trained in the Romance language arena.
Yes, Brazil is well worth it!
Sem duvida!
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11-29-22 20:15 #3819
Posts: 371Question about language
I speak Spanish so I always go to Colombia.
I want to try Brazil, but I speak zero Portuguese. I have never been to Brazil and know very little about the country.
I have been to Colombia 20 times or so in the last 10 years, as well as 40 other countries overall. I am well traveled, and an experienced monger.
Do I shake it up with Brazil and my lack of ability to speak Portuguese or stick with what I know in Spanish speaking Colombia?
This is my big life dilemma at the moment. LOL.
Any thoughts, def. Appreciated.
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11-29-22 16:55 #3818
Posts: 614Anvisa returns the obligation of use of masks in airports and planes
The collegiate board of Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) approved, at the end of this Tuesday night (22), the return of the mandatory use of masks on airplanes and at airports in Brazil. The measure takes effect from next Friday (25). https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/equili...ampaign=comptw.
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11-19-22 12:41 #3817
Posts: 2245Exactly, well said senor ojeito. When are you back in the land of bunda? We should do a reunion of the pimp legion of doom at mosaico!
Originally Posted by OJeito [View Original Post]
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11-19-22 01:50 #3816
Posts: 15925Originally Posted by Nordico [View Original Post]
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11-18-22 23:34 #3815
Posts: 112Originally Posted by WorldTravel69 [View Original Post]
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11-18-22 22:37 #3814
Posts: 614Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]