A guide to meeting Brazilians
Tips for making friends, dating and practicing Portuguese with Brazilians, safely.
- How to meet Brazilians online (and stay safe)Where and how to meet Brazilians for friendship, dating or Portuguese practice: profile tips, conversation starters and how to avoid scams.Read →
- Romance scams: warning signs and how to protect yourselfHow to spot a romance scam on dating and friendship sites, the most common red flags, and what to do if you already sent money.Read →
- Brazilian Portuguese phrases for chatting (plus texting slang)Easy Brazilian Portuguese phrases to start and keep a conversation going, plus the texting slang Brazilians use, with English translations.Read →
- Language exchange: how to practice Portuguese with Brazilians for freeHow a Portuguese–English language exchange with Brazilians works: a simple method, conversation topics and where to find a partner.Read →
- Cultural differences between Brazilians and Americans in friendship and datingGreetings, punctuality, communication and dating: the most common cultural differences between Brazilians and Americans, and how to handle them.Read →
- Meeting someone from the internet for the first time: a safety checklistA first-date safety checklist for meeting someone you met online, including when one of you travels to another country.Read →
- Long-distance friendship and dating between Brazil and the USTime zones, staying in touch, visits and red flags: how to keep a long-distance friendship or relationship between Brazil and the US going.Read →
- How to spot a fake profile on dating and friendship sitesThe signs of a fake profile, how to reverse-search someone’s photos and what to do when something feels off. A practical guide.Read →
- 30 questions to ask a Brazilian (with Portuguese translations)Conversation questions to get to know a Brazilian, from light icebreakers to deeper topics, with Portuguese translations you can try.Read →
- Brazilian expressions Americans love (and how to use them)Saudade, cafuné, jeitinho and more: the Brazilian Portuguese expressions and slang you will hear all the time, explained in English with examples.Read →
- Americans in Brazil: how to make Brazilian friendsMoving to Brazil or spending time there? Practical tips for making Brazilian friends, fitting in and learning Portuguese faster.Read →
- Brazilian holidays and celebrations every American should knowCarnival, Festa Junina, New Year’s Eve in white and more: Brazil’s most important holidays explained — a great topic for chatting with Brazilians.Read →
- Brazilian foods you have to try (and how to talk about them)Pão de queijo, feijoada, brigadeiro, coxinha, açaí and more: a guide to Brazilian food — and a perfect conversation starter with Brazilians.Read →
- How to build a profile that stands out (without trying too hard)Photos, bio and small details that make a difference on friendship and dating sites: practical tips for an authentic profile people want to answer.Read →
- First video call with someone you met online: how to prepareHow to prepare for your first video call with someone you met online: practical tips, conversation topics and safety precautions.Read →