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INTRODUCTION
Hello and welcome to Portuguese Survival Phrases brought to you by PortuguesePod101.com. This course is designed to equip you with the language skills and knowledge to enable you to get the most out of your visit to Brazil. You will be surprised at how far a little Portuguese will go.
Now, before we jump in, remember to stop by PortuguesePod101.com, and there, you will find the accompanying PDF and additional info in the post. If you stop by, be sure to leave us a comment.

Lesson focus
Today, we are going to introduce you to some phrases ideal for special occasions that you can use with Portuguese speakers anywhere in the world! So, whether you sending an e-mail across the globe, or saying it in person, the following phrases for celebratory events will allow you to express your sentiments in Portuguese.
In Portuguese, "Congratulations!" is Parabéns. Parabéns.
Let's break it down by syllable: Pa-ra-béns.
Now, let's hear it once again, Parabéns.
This is a special word that is usually used only for birthday celebrations, weddings, graduations, and other big congratulatory events. Parabéns.
Next, we have "Happy Birthday!" which in Portuguese is Feliz Aniversário! Feliz Aniversário!
Let's break it down by syllable: Fe-liz A-ni-ver-sá-ri-o!
And hear it one time fast, Feliz Aniversário!
The first word is Feliz, which means "happy." Feliz.
Fe-liz.
Feliz.
The next word is Aniversário, which means "birthday."
Let's break this down by syllable: a-ni-ver-sá-ri-o.
And one time fast, Aniversário. Feliz Aniversário!
Next, we have "Happy New Year!" which in Portuguese is Feliz Ano Novo! Feliz Ano Novo!
Let's break it down by syllable: Fe-liz A-no No-vo!
And hear it one time fast, Feliz Ano Novo!
The first word is Feliz, which means "happy," as we learned before. Feliz.
Fe-liz.
Feliz.
Then next word is Ano, which means "year." Ano.
A-no.
Ano.
Last, we have Novo, which means "new."
Let's break this down by syllable: No-vo.
And one time fast, Novo. Feliz Ano Novo!
Next, we have "Merry Christmas," which in Portuguese is Feliz Natal! Feliz Natal!
Let's break it down by syllable: Fe-liz Na-tal!
And hear it one time fast, Feliz Natal!
The first word is Feliz. The same Feliz we've already covered.
Fe-liz.
Feliz.
The next word is Natal, which means "Christmas."
Let's break this down by syllable: Na-tal.
And one time fast, Natal. Feliz Natal!
Cultural Insights
There is an interesting birthday tradition that Brazilian's have. They sing the same song as people from the United States, with some radically changed lyrics, but they also clap in rhythm to the music. Now, I apologize for my voice, but I know no other way to help you understand what I'm explaining.
(sings part of the song)
See? It's the same melody. Then they do it again, double-time.
(sings again)
It's a fun tradition that makes the party very energetic.
Brazilians are very festive and on Christmas and New Year's they are always throwing parties that usually last all day or all night, and they are constantly saying Feliz Natal or Feliz Ano Novo to each other. So, you'll be using these phrases a lot.

Outro
Okay, to close out this lesson, we'd like you to practice what you've just learned. I'll provide you with the English equivalent of the phrase and you're responsible for saying it aloud. You have a few seconds before I give you the answer, so boa sorte!
"Congratulations!" - Parabéns.
Pa-ra-béns.
Parabéns.
"Happy Birthday!" - Feliz Aniversário!
Fe-liz A-ni-ver-sá-ri-o!
Feliz Aniversário!
"Happy New Year!" - Feliz Ano Novo!
Fe-liz A-no No-vo!
Feliz Ano Novo!
"Merry Christmas." - Feliz Natal! Feliz Natal!
Fe-liz Na-tal!
Feliz Natal!
Alright, that's going to do it for today. Remember to stop by PortuguesePod101.com and pick up the accompanying PDF. If you stop by, be sure to leave us a comment.

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