Can describe simple aspects of different cultures
Compare cultural practices
Vocabulary
culture — cultura
Portuguese is rich.
A cultura portuguesa é rica.custom — costume
It is ary to give gifts at Christmas.
É costume dar presentes no Natal.different — diferentes
Countries have customs.
Os países têm costumes diferentes.country — país
Portugal is a beautiful .
Portugal é um país bonito.people — povo
The Portuguese are welcoming.
O povo português é acolhedor.region — região
Each has different traditions.
Cada região tem tradições diferentes.
Grammar
comparing cultures
Using comparatives to discuss cultural differences
- Portuguese culture is different from British culture.
- Customs vary from region to region.
Cultural notes
Portugal has diverse regional cultures. The north is more traditional, while the south (Algarve) has strong Moorish influences.