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Tips 4 Gringos: Olympic Portuguese

By Rio 2016

The latest video in the series sees our presenters share vital tips on correct Portuguese to get you around Rio de Janeiro

Tips 4 Gringos: Olympic Portuguese

Continuing its series 'Tips 4 Gringos'*, Rio2016.com presents its latest video featuring presenting duo Elea and Patrick as they continue their tour around the Olympic city.

(*Disclaimer: Don’t worry, 'gringo' is not an offensive term in Brazil, it is simply the word given to anyone that comes from abroad.)

Tips 4 Gringos is aimed at visitors, to help them navigate Rio de Janeiro and get the most out of the Cidade Maravilhosa. The videos will cover tips on where to party, what to eat, what to drink and where to go to take the best selfies.

In this video the pair will be sharing some vital Portuguese to help visitors get around the city and to Olympic venues. As you will see, the video focuses particularly on correct pronunciation, which can be a bit tricky in Portuguese! Check it out 'Tips 4 your Portuguese' below:

See more of the video series here:

Tips 4 Gringos: how to take the best selfies in Rio