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🇧🇷 Brazilian Portuguese · Beginner Level 3

PART 3 · LESSON 29 OF 30 · 40 MINUTES

Everyone Wears White

It's the last day of the year. At ten Carla comes to take Daniel and Bia to the beach, and explains what Brazilians do on New Year's Eve. Later, on the sand, they find Rafael and Dona Lucia. Say what people wear, what brings good luck and bad luck, talk about midnight, the fireworks, the waves and the crowd, make a wish, and say how long is left.

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THE STORY

The thirty-first of December, ten at night. Carla has come to collect Daniel and Bia for the beach, where two million people will see in the new year. She takes one look at Daniel's shirt and shakes her head. There are rules for tonight. Later, in the crowd on the sand, they find Rafael and Dona Lucia, and the champagne.

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o Réveillonoo heh-vay-YOHNGNew Year's Eve
ele vesteAY-lee VEHS-tcheehe wears
Todo mundo veste branco.TOH-doo MOON-doo VEHS-tchee BRAHN-kooEveryone wears white.
Você vai de azul?voh-SAY vy djee ah-ZOOAre you going in blue?
Dá sorte.dah SAWR-tcheeIt brings good luck.
Dá azar.dah ah-ZAHRIt brings bad luck.
Eu troco de camisa.AY-oo TRAW-koo djee kah-MEE-zahI'll change my shirt.
a meia-noiteah MAY-ah NOY-tcheemidnight
à meia-noiteah MAY-ah NOY-tcheeat midnight
os fogosoos FAW-goosthe fireworks

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