In the months of February and March, the region's dry season when the rivers are shallower than usual, the equinox and changes in the phases of the moon cause ocean waters to swell, increasing the liquid mass of the Atlantic and causing it to travel violently into the Amazon. The resulting tidal bore, known as pororoca, or great roar, constitutes tidal waves that can reach 6 meters (19.68 feet), at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour (18.64 miles) and travel 800 kilometers (almost 500 miles) inland. Continue reading
Category Archives: Portuguese
The Guitar in Bossa Nova and Tropicalism
ossa nova, new wave or new trend, a combination of samba and jazz, is played almost exclusively with a classical nylon-string guitar, accompanied by one or two singers. Continue reading
Learn a joke in another language
A good punchline is one of the hardest things to understand when studying a foreign language. But like everything, practice makes perfect! So let's get started by learning some jokes in different languages. Continue reading
Bem Vindos ao Brasil: World Cup 2014
The next World Cup or Copa do Mundo is only 18 months away and the anticipation of this big event is changing Brazil, the host nation, bringing dreams and hope to life. Continue reading
Brazilian Carnival
To say Carnaval is the most greatly anticipated holiday in the country would be an understatement. Millions of Brasileiros (Brazilians) and tourists alike will tell you that the year can only begin after the Carnival festivities, when passion meets talent and great music, and the entire country stops its day to come together in celebration. Continue reading
