(Note my partner has a young kid and so does her brother, so this is a factor for consideration.) In the US, I maybe see my family once every month or two for two or three hours at a time. By contrast, my partner will be with her family for eight hours at a time. Going to a SESC event, a park, or over someone's house. It's generally low pressure. One can take a nap with no offense taken. I even sometimes bring a book. But this is a looooot of time for an introvert like me to spend with people, especially in a language I'm not fluent in.

Also, when I was going on dates with Brazilians, I almost always was the one to end the date, whether it was a good or blah one. It seemed like there was an expectation to hang out for hours.

Are my observations correct?

If ai have to save only one country musically it would be Brazil forever. Love you and thank you for your art

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for the best website to watch Brazilian football matches for free, especially Série A, Série B, Copa do Brasil, and state championships.

I’m mainly looking for something that’s reliable with decent video quality. What do you recommend?
Thanks!

Does anyone know these companies: Tricon Energy, Quantic, or Neromar? I'm not really sure how established they are in the Brazilian market or what kind of market position they have there.

I also find it pretty surprising that Western companies are collaborating with the PCC, especially in the energy sector. I had no idea the PCC was involved in the methanol business.

Just wanted to know how the online job market is right now for anyone more experienced. I recently turned 20 and want to move back to Brazil but don’t know where to start looking for remote work, if anyone has some advice I’d appreciate it 🙏🏼

Before I ask, this may sound like a joke, but its a genuine question. Is Neymar black? Most people in north America would say yes, but from Brazilians, ive heard tons of answers. Can you give me your opinions? (Mods im not joking)

I have a lovely boyfriend from Brazil, and his English sounds wonderful to me. I love his accent and think his voice is beautiful. He could say nearly anything with his accent and I enjoy hearing him speak.

I'm curious if I learn Portuguese will I also have an accent? What does it sound like?

I'm Australian with an accent that is closer to British than what people think when they imagine Australians from stereotypes. My voice isn't very nasal and even though I was born here I get asked where my accent is from. I'd be curious how that is going to blend with Portuguese. I would love if I could sound as lovely to his ear!

I should have added this to my original post, instead of a new post, but it in a lot of ways, it's a separate topic to the frequency and duration of hanging out with family.

The first is chores. While somebody brings a dish they made to a family event is extremely common and at least an offer to help with dishes is expected, the degree that Brazilian guests chip in to help with chores just doesn't happen that often in the US.

The second, and more complicated, is paying for things. Generally, in the US, whoever the host is pays for everything except for whatever token dish or bottle of wine or whatever the guest brings. When it comes to going out for restaurant meals, my friends and family there tend to practice a sort of socialism: whoever makes the most money, generally pays the most often. And it's usually one or two people paying for the whole thing, rather than splitting the bill.

While I grew up solidly middle-class, all my immediate relatives are now comfortably upper middle-class and I tend to be the most "poor," so rarely pay in family situations.

Also, when I go out with friends to a bar in the States, very often it's just one person who pays, and there's an informal rotating basis on paying.

I must admit I found it really odd, after spending a few days at the pousada of my partner's cousin, to be effectively presented with a bill. The expenses were added up and divided.

I plan to visit on Tuesday July 28th at 7am....I think this time of year is usually pretty low tourist on a weekday but idk.

Hi, i'm planning to go to Brazil during september for two weeks. The first week we'll stay in Rio, but I have a hard time choosing where we should go the next week.

We are a young group of 6 people, so we'll visit only 2 places as it is quite difficult to move around with a big group. We all love nature, parties, beaches, etc

Does someone have a recommendation where we should go for our second week?

Hello I bought a plane ticket to Rio De Janeiro for mid November. I enjoy betting off the beaten path and meeting local people and getting to know them. I strongly dislike doing the touristy things. I also love being outside getting into nature and I enjoy doing a little drinking.

Does anyone recommend any places to go in Rio or the surrounding areas?

I am also gonna visit another part of the country. I am currently between Manaus, Florianpolis, or Bahia. Are there any recommendations between the 3 or other suggestions?

Hi fellow Brazilians,

Could someone tell me what experiences they've had with services from Juizado Especial Civil (JEC) particularly in SC? and how long it took for your issue(s)/concern(s) to resolve.

Thank you!

Do someone know want happened to this powder juice from 2010, it was so good and today almost every Guarana juice has an awful artificial flavour

I'm coming to Rio de Janeiro for a 5-day family trip (no kids). This is my tentative itinerary—please critique it and let me know your thoughts!

📍Day 1 – Arrival, Copacabana & Ipanema

• Morning/Afternoon:
  • Arrive in Rio.
  • Walk around Copacabana Beach.
  • Check out the Copacabana Fort (Forte de Copacabana).
  • Grab breakfast/coffee at the fort's café with an amazing ocean view.
  • Stroll down the boardwalk toward Arpoador.
  • Keep walking all the way to Ipanema Beach.
• Night:
  • Dinner at a traditional Brazilian steakhouse (rodizio).
  • Walk along the Copa boardwalk to soak in the night vibes.

📍Day 2 – Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa & Historic Center

• Morning:
  • Head up to Christ the Redeemer.
  • Explore the Santa Teresa neighborhood (walk around the streets and viewpoints).
  • Browse the local artisan shops.
• Afternoon:
  • Lunch in Santa Teresa.
  • Check out the Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón).
  • Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian.
  • See the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura (Royal Portuguese Reading Room).
  • Stop by Confeitaria Colombo for coffee, dessert, and pics.
  • Visit the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB).
  • Hit up Uruguaiana Market for souvenirs and quick shopping.

📍Day 3 – Sunrise, Maracanã & Carioca Nightlife

• Super Early Morning:
  • Catch the sunrise at Copacabana Beach.
  • Take some photos with the surfboards.
  • Walk along the beach as the locals start their day.
• Morning:
  • Grab breakfast.
  • Do the Maracanã Stadium tour.
• Night:
  • Light dinner.
  • Head out to experience Rio’s nightlife.
  • Go to a bar with live samba or join the party in Lapa (highly recommended) or Copacabana.

📍Day 4 – Favela, Nature & Sugarloaf Mountain

• Morning:
  • Take a guided tour of the Rocinha Favela.
• Afternoon:
  • Visit Parque Lage.
  • Explore the Rio Botanical Garden.
  • Grab some lunch.
• Sunset:
  • Head up Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) for sunset.
• Night:
  • Dinner in Botafogo or Copacabana.

📍Day 5 – Porto Maravilha, AquaRio & Heading Home

• Morning:
  • Walk around Boulevard Olímpico.
  • Check out the Eduardo Kobra murals.
  • See the Museum of Tomorrow (inside or just from the outside, depending on time).
  • Visit AquaRio.

Hello! I'm planning a trip to Salvador de Bahia and I'm looking for advice about whether it makes more sense to rent accommodations on the mainland and visit Itaparica island on a day trip or if I should spend 1-2 nights on the island.

I expect to be in Salvador for around 4 or 5 days and if I stayed on the mainland Barra would be my base.

Things I'm considering:

- Whether there is much night activity on the island (entertainment, food, etc) or if it's better as a daytime destination

- Whether it is realistic to go back and forth on the ferry in one day and still get to enjoy visiting the island (i.e experiencing at least one historical/cultural activity and experiencing the nature)

I am also interested in visiting the Ilha dos Frades, Pelourinho and an art museum during my time in Salvador as well. Is this doable?

Flavio seems quite lost. Shooting in all directions. Milei said that he will come to the party convention where they will officially announce Flavio's candidacy for president. Among evangelicals, he is still the darling despite all the events of the last few months.

Lula's numbers are growing in the Southeast. Lula still has a lot to present to the people so that his project becomes clear.

And you? Do you think Flavio is really ready to assume a position of this importance?

What does Lula need to do to consolidate himself as a great leader?

Seeing all the communication between Brazil and the United States, what position should Brazil maintain in the face of this trade war?