Portuguese vs. Spanish, Sao Luiz & Lencois Maranhenses
[QUOTE=SeAsF;2822641]Hi all, I am visiting SP from the USA. First time ISG, but frequent on USASG. I do not speak Porto, but am fluent in Spanish. I don't expect to understand much Porto, but am hoping the Spanish can at least give me a sense of language.
Spending just under a week in SP. I've tried to do my research on this board and have read the past 10 pages. I think the user I quote below has me on a good lead. Can anyone confirm these two locations? Will I be okay as a non-Porto speaker? I was planning on getting a hotel nearby, is that a good decision in that neighborhood, or should I get somewhere in Pinheiros and Uber?
As much as I want to do Scandallo, I'm more inclined for the cost-efficient option, as I'll be coming from a long week in Sao Luiz / Lencois Maranhenses so would like to save cash where I can. From my understanding (and please correct me if I'm wrong, this is just based off my research on this forum), I can expect to spend about $50 BRL on a room, and then however much a girl will charge.
Any help, direction, or even confirmation of information, would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]Just returned from Brazil. I speak ok Porto and on my trip was surprised to discover that upon hearing me speak many Brazilians, including girls tried to switch to Spanish apparently mistaking me for the Spanish speaker. I mean my Spanish is ok but my Portuguese is much better but just based on this you should be able to communicate in Brazil.
Be aware though that it's mostly one way relationship between Spanish and Portuguese speakers. Portuguese is hard on unaccustomed ear. I sometimes refer to it as a 'lazy language'. Brazilians would be able to understand your Spanish much more than you their Portuguese.
Also, we'd love to hear your report on Sao Luiz and I know that I personally would love to know your take on Lencois Maranhenses which I'm considering visiting on my next trip. DM me on that if you can, or post here.