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Langblr newbie, PT-PT native Lea • 24 • Portuguese I post about Portugal, languge, culture, poetry and translations too. .Language nerd learning Spanish and French. For now I’ll just post and reblog for future reference.

[jumiila]

Portuguese Vocabulary:

Animais da Quinta - Farm Animals

Cão pastor - shepherd dog 🐕

Gato - cat 🐈

Vaca - cow🐄

Boi / Touro - bull 🐃

Bezerro - calf 🐮

Galinha - chicken 🐓

Galo - rooster 🐓

Pintainho - baby chick 🐣

Pinto - older chick 🐥

Ovelha - sheep 🐑

Carneiro - ram 🐏

Cordeiro / Anho - lamb 🐑

Porco - pig 🐖

Porca - sow 🐖

Leitão - piglet 🐷

Suíno/a(s) - swine(s)

Bovino/a(s) - bovine(s)

Cavalo / horse 🐎

Égua - female horse 🐎

Potro - baby horse 🐴

Garanhão - mustang 🐎

Cabra - goat 🐐

Bode - buck 🐐

Cabrito - kid 🐐

Peru - turkey 🦃

Coelho/a - rabbit / bunny 🐇

Coelhinho - little rabbit / bunny 🐰

Abelha - bee 🐝

Zangão - drone / bumblebee 🐝

Burro/a - donkey 🫏

Mula - Mule 🫏

[cupsnpages]

my favorite Spanish idioms (and the ones i use the most on my everyday life)

"tomar el pelo": it means that someone is messing with you or just making a joke about something.

"ahogarse en un vaso de agua": to make a problem bigger than it is.

"te comió la lengua el gato": usually said to people when they’re very quiet and don’t want to talk.

"estar hasta en la sopa": when someone seems to be everywhere.

"te falta un tornillo": when someone is crazy or talking nonsense.

"donde comen dos, comen tres": there’s enough food to share.

"me importa un rábano": not caring at all about something.

"morirse de frío/calor": to be too cold/hot.

"estar entre la espada y la pared": having to choose between two bad options.

[hannahbeelanguages]

Some environmental German vocabulary doodles!

[languagesandbooks]

Vokabeln: In den Wald

das Unkraut – weeds

der Rotklee – red clover (the purple/pink topped herb)

der Klee – clover (green 3-4 leafed ones)

der Löwenzahn, -:e – dandelion

das Kraut, -:er – herbs

das Heilkraut, -:er – medicinal herb

der Rohrkolben, - – cattail (regionally also: Kanonenputzer, Lampenputzer or Schlotfeger)

der Baum, -:e – tree

die Baumrinde, -n – tree bark

der Baumstamm, -:e – tree trunk 

das Bäumchen, - – sapling

der Obstbaum, -:e – fruit tree

der Stein, -e – rock

der Rollstein, -e – boulder

der Wald, -:er – forest

das Moos, -e – moss

der Pilz, -e – mushroom

der Kienapfel, -: – pine cone

die Wurzel, -n – root

der Zweig, -e – twig/stick

der Ast, -:e – branch

das Blatt, -:er – leaf

die Samen – seeds

die Pflanze, -n – plant

das Gras – grass

das Lagerfeuer, - – campfire

der Strauch, -:er – shrub

der Busch, -:e – bush

der Pfad, -e – path

das Kopfsteinpflaster, - – cobblestone (also can imply path)

das Kopfsteinpflaster Pfad – cobblestone path (can choose to add “Pfad”)

der Weg/Fussweg, -e – trail

die Wiese, -n – meadow

die Blumenwiese, -n – wildflower meadow

die Steinmauer, -n – stone wall

die Ziegelsteine – bricks

der Trittstein, -e – stepping stone

der Bach, -:e – creek

der Garten, -: – garden

die Beere, -n – berry

der Beerenstrauch, -:er – berry bush

das Insekt, -en – insect

der Schmetterling, -e – butterfly

die Blume, -n – flower

das Dorn, -en – thorn

der Nektar, -e – nectar

die Blüte, -n – blossom

die Biene, -n – bee

die Honigbiene, -n – honey bee

die Hummel, -n – bumble bee

der Honig, -e – honey

der Bienenkorb, -:e – bee hive

die Bienenwabe, -n – honeycomb

das Tier, -e – animal

der Vogel, -: – bird

das Vogelnest, -er – bird’s nest

der Fisch, -e – fish

die Ente, -n – duck

der Schwan, -:e – swan

die Gans, -:e – goose

die Tierspuren – animal tracks

der Sand – sand

die Muschelschale, -n – shell/seashell

die Wasserlilie, -n – waterlily

das Seerosenblatt, -:er – lily pad

der Frosch, -:e – frog

die Kröte, -n – toad

das Wasser  – water

der Teich, -e – pond

der See, -n – lake

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sammeln – to gather/collect 

ernten – to harvest

etw.(acc) pflanzen – to plant sth.

wandern – to hike/to wander

umherwandern – to wander around

Nahrung suchen – to scavenge (for food)

nach etw. (acc) suchen – to scavenge for something

Pilze sammeln – to collect/gather mushrooms

[merels-languages]

german vocab: Adjektive (adjectives)

aggresiv - aggressive || zärtlich - tender

alt - old || jung - young

arm - poor || reich - rich

arrogant - arrogant || nett - nice / sweet

bekannt - famous || unbekannt - unknown

dick - fat / chubby || dünn - thin

dumm - stupid || intelligent- intelligent

dunkel - dark || hell - clear / bright / light

ehrlich - honest || unzuverlässig - untrustworthy

eifersüchtig - jealous || stolz - proud

einfach - easy || schwer - difficult / heavy

einsam - lonely || sozial - social

falsch - wrong || richtig - correct

faul - lazy || fleißig - diligent

feige - cowardly || mutig - brave

fröhlich - happy || traurig - sad

furchtbar - terrible || tolle - amazing

gemein - mean || freundlich - kind

gesund - healthy || krank - ill / sick

groß - big || klein - small

hässlich - ugly || schön - pretty

humorvoll - funny || platt - dull / flat

interessant - interesting || langweilig - boring

kalt - cold || warm - warm

langsam - slow || schnell - fast

laut - loud || leise - quiet

leer - empty || voll - full

nervös - nervous || ruhig - calm / quiet

schlecht - bad || gut - good

schwach - weak || stark - strong

spät - late || pünktlich - punctual / on time

tot - dead || lebendig - lively

weich - soft || hart - hard

[anaetudes]

rot → Red orange → Orange gelb → Yellow grün → Green türquis → Turquoise hellblau → Light blue blau → Blue dunkelblau → Dark blue lila → Purple rosa → Pink pink → Magenta braun → Brown beige → Beige schwarz → Black grau → Grey weiß → White bunt → Colorful

NOTE: To refer to a color as dark or light (i.g: light blue, dark blue…), you have to write dunkel (dark) or hell (light) before the name of the color

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Wortschatz | Der kleine Prinz (Kapitel 1)

Substantive (m. - maskulin, f. - feminin, n. -neutrum)

Verzeihung (f.) - forgiveness

Widmung (f.) - dedication

Trost (m.) - consolation, comfort

Urwald (m.) - jungle

Riesenschlange (f.) - giant snake

Beute (f.) - prey

Dschungel (m.) - jungle

Laufbahn (f.) - career

Maler (m.) - painter, artist

Mißerfolg (m.) - failure

Menge (f.) - amount

Gelegenheit (f.) - opportunity, chance

Verben

ausreichen - to be sufficient

darstellen - portray, depict

verschlingen - devour, entwine

zerbeißen - chew to pieces, bite into pieces

rühren - stir, move

verdauen - digest

nachdenken - ponder, think on

vollenden - complete, accomplish

umgehen - bypass

betrachten - regard, look at

aufbewahren - keep (sth.)

Adjektive

prächtig - splendid

gezwungen - forced, constrained

verwirrt - lost (on the way)

ernsthaft - serious

befriedigt - satisfied, contented

vernünftig - reasonable, sensible

Adverb

äußerst - extremely

lmk if there are mistakes anywhere! i'll edit!

[lalala-languages-deactivated202]

Environment and Environmental Issues Related Vocabulary | German

in alphabetical order

(m. - maskulin, f. - feminin, n. - neutrum, adj. - adjektiv)

Abfallwirtschaft (f.) - waste management

Abholzung (f.) - deforestation

Abwasserbehandlung (f.) - wastewater treatment

Artenschutz (m.) - wildlife protection

Atemwegserkrankung (m.) - respiratory disease

Atmosphäre (f.) - atmosphere

Aufforstung (f.) - afforestation

Ausbeutung (f.) - exploitation

ausgestorben (adj.) - extinct

Aussterben (n.) - extinction

Bergbau (m.) - mining

Biodiversität/Artenvielfalt (f.) - biodiversity

biologisch abbaubar (adj.) - biodegradable

Bodenauswaschung (f.) - soil leaching

Bodenerosion (f.) - soil erosion

Bodensenkung (f.) - land subsidence

CO2-Fußabdruck (m.) - carbon footprint

Düngemittel (f.) - fertiliser

Erdbeben (n.) - earthquake

Erdrutsch (m.) - landslide

erneuerbar (adj.) - renewable

Eutrophierung (f.) - eutrophication

Fahrgemeinschaft (f.) - carpool

fossiler Brennstoff (m.) - fossil fuel

gefährdet (adj.) - endangered

Gletscher (m.) - glacier

globale Erwärmung (f.) - global warming

Grundwassererschöpfung (f.) - groundwater depletion

Grundwasserspiegel (m.) - water table

Industrialisierung | Urbanisierung (f.) - industrialisation | urbanisation

Klimawandel (m.) - climate change

Kohlenstoffdioxid-Ausstoß (m.) - carbon dioxide emissions

Lärmbelästigung (f.) - noise pollution

(Luft/Wasser/Boden/Öl/radioaktive/Umwelt) Verschmutzung (f.) - (air/water/soil/oil/radioactive/environmental) pollution

Meereslebewesen (n.) - marine life

Müllentsorgung (f.) - waste disposal

Nachhaltigkeit (f.) - sustainability

natürliche Vegetation (f.) - natural vegetation

Ozeanversauerung (f.) - ocean acidification

Ozonschichtabbau (m.) - ozone layer depletion

Regenwald (m.) - rain forest

Ressourcenknappheit (f.) - scarcity of resources

Schadstoff (m.) - pollutant

Stadtentwicklung (f.) - urban development

Strahlung (f.) - radiation

Tierwelt (f.) - wildlife

Treibhauseffekt (m.) - greenhouse effect

Umgebung (f.) - environment

Umweltbewußtsein (n.) - environmental awareness/consciousness

umweltfreundlich (adj.) - eco-friendly

Umweltschutz (m.) - environmental protection/conservation

Verunreinigung (f.) - pollution, contamination

Vulkanausbruch (m.) - volcanic eruption

Waldbrand (m.) - forest fire

Wiederaufforstung (f.) - reforestation

Wilderei (f.) - poaching

Ökosystem (n.) - ecosystem

Ölpest (f.) - oil spill

Überbevölkerung (f.) - over-population

Überlebensfähigkeit (f.) - survivability

lmk if there are any mistakes! i'll edit!

[languagefluent01]

Netflix's Top Spanish Series for Language Learners (Europe and Latin America)

 Regional differences make Spanish such a pleasant and dynamic language to learn.

However, if you have Netflix, you don’t need to go around a Spanish-speaking area to learn them.

Continue reading about six outstanding Netflix Spanish shows from six different nations, ranging from thrilling criminal dramas to “Mad Men”-style historical pieces.

6 Netflix Series Worth Watching From Around the Spanish-Speaking World

You do not need to study Spanish from a specific place, although there are several reasons why you would want to. Perhaps you have family or friends in your desired nation or want to relocate there. Maybe you’re particularly interested in the culture or history of a specific Spanish-speaking country. If so, viewing movies and TV shows from that nation can help you learn the local slang, accent, grammar, and use. For the best results, you should take the best Spanish language classes if you are fluent in Spanish.

Netflix is a terrific resource for finding excellent Spanish-language content produced in some countries.

1. “Las Chicas del Cable” (Spanish for “Cable Girls”)

Spain is a country.

“Las Chicas del Cable” was one of Netflix’s first Spanish-language original shows, and both reviewers and consumers praised it.

The show is a “Mad Men”-style drama set in 1920s Madrid that chronicles the lives of six young ladies who work for a telecommunications business.

The program focuses on the unique and intricate interactions between its female protagonists, who come from various backgrounds: Alba, a prostitute with legal problems, and Marga, a protected peasant. Carlota, a high-society lady, and others are among those shown.

Watch this program to immerse yourself in Castilian (and especially, Madrileo) Spanish. It’s an excellent technique to hone your ear for understanding the Castilian Spanish lisp and becoming acquainted with Spain-specific terminology.

2. “Ingobernable” means “ungovernable.”

Mexico is a country.

Another Netflix original series set in Mexico is “Ingobernable.”

Emilia, the Mexican First Lady, is disillusioned with her husband but has high aspirations for her nation. But when the President dies mysteriously, Emilia finds herself on the run, unable to establish that she was not responsible.

“Ingobernable” is a fast-paced criminal story with 16 episodes on Netflix.

If you haven’t spent much time in Mexico, you may be unfamiliar with some of the characters’ terminology and idioms. Check out our beginner’s guides on Mexican slang and idioms.

3. “La Nia” (English: “The Girl”)

Colombia is a country.

If you want to learn the Colombian accent or like inspiring stories about overcoming adversity, you should watch the Colombian drama “La Nia.”

The program, loosely based on an accurate tale, follows Belky, a young lady and former guerilla striving to make a better life for herself in Bogotá. The program follows her as she pursues a medical education while battling the demons of her past.

4. “El Reemplazante” (“The Replacement”)

Chile is a country.

Do you want to learn Chilean Spanish, which is fast-paced, slangy, and song-like? Then watch “El Reemplazante,” a Chilean-produced television drama set in Santiago.

“El Reemplazante,” tells the narrative of Carlos Valdivia, a successful financial executive who loses everything after being sacked and imprisoned. After being released from jail, he returns to his hometown of San Miguel, located south of Santiago. His father and brother persuade him to restart his life by working as a substitute math instructor.

Sadly, “El Reemplazante” only lasted two seasons. However, both seasons (24 episodes) are presently accessible on Netflix.

5. “Edha”

Argentina is a country.

“The” is a suspenseful thriller set in Buenos Aires. The main character is a young single mother and fashion business powerhouse who falls for a youthful and enigmatic man. Expect criminality, set-ups, mysterious deaths, and anything else to keep your adrenaline racing.

Do you want to improve your vocabulary before you start playing? Here’s an introduction to Argentine slang and a guide to the essential Argentine term boludo.

6. “Cuatro Estaciones en Havana” (“Four Seasons in Havana”)

Cuba is a country.

This is a miniseries, not a complete series, but it still has four episodes with fantastic plots in Cuban Spanish. Furthermore, each episode is an hour and a half lengthy, giving you plenty of opportunities to practice your Cuban accent and vocabulary.

Set in Havana in the 1990s, the show follows Mario, a morally upright police officer who challenges the corruption and immorality he sees around him.

The presentation looks at the history of Cuba’s “Special Period” (after the fall of the Soviet Union). “Cuatro Estaciones en la Habana” was named Best Miniseries at the 2017 Platino Awards, recognizing excellent cinema and television in the Spanish-speaking world.

While you’re at it, read our comprehensive guide to Cuban Spanish.

The Spanish language may vary depending on where you are in the world. This may appear complicated at first, but don’t be discouraged! Regional differences make Spanish such a pleasant and engaging language to learn!

And, with Netflix Spanish shows from around the Spanish-speaking globe, you’ll be able to learn the language while watching some good TV.

[ramosotero]

- podcast recommendations in spanish for bookworms

hello! lately i’ve been using podcasts to augment my readings, find new things to read, and expose myself to new tactics of literary criticism, so here are some podcasts i’ve been enjoying. as a general tip, if you put the name of the book you’re reading or its author in the spotify search bar you will probably find an analysis or an interview, so try it out! ¡feliz lectura!

tema libre: my favorite on the list. from editorial anagrama, two authors discuss whatever they’d like (hence the name). my favorite episode is this one with mariana enríquez and kiko amat.

un libro una hora: just what it sounds like. they pick a book each episode and talk about it. meant for after you’ve read the book, since they do go into spoilers. they talk about literature from all over the world, not just from spanish speaking authors

tropebusters: not specifically literature, but they analyze a popular trope in literature, film, and pop culture in each episode. here’s one about humans vs ai

las ñoñas: discussion of varied authors with thematic music to accompany. i found them while looking for reviews on cadáver exquisito, so check out this episode.

cine aparte: it’s actually film, sorry! i’m in a film class right now so i’ve been treating film like literature for studying. this podcast analyzes both new releases and cult classics.

patio interior: another podcast of discussion of varied authors, but the episodes tend to be shorter so you can give it a quick listen and see if you want to read what they’ve recommended.

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How to say “yes” in Romance Languages 🌹♥️🌹

💙 From Old French "oil" derived from Latin "hoc illud"

French: oui

❤️ From Latin "sic"

Spanish : sí

Catalan: sí

Aragoneses: sí

Galician: si

Portuguese: sim

Italian: sì

Sicilian: se

💚 Either from Proto-Slavic "da" or Latin “ita”

Romanian: da

Moldovan: da

💛 From Late Latin "illi est"

‎Corsican: iè

‎💜 Unknown origin, possible from ‎Arabic أيوة (aywa’)

‎Sardinian: ei/eja

‎❤️ From Latin "sic" (continued)

‎Romansch: gia/gea/schi

‎Asturian: sí

‎Friulian: sì

‎Judaeo-Spanish/Ladino: si

‎🤍Abbreviation of Latin “id est”

‎Aromanian: ie

💙From Latin “hoc”:

Occitan: òc

❤️From Latin “sic” (continued, pt 2):

Chavacano (Spanish-based Creole): si

Papiamento (Spanish/Portuguese based Creole): si

Extremaduran: sí

💙 From French “oui”, taken from Old French "oil" derived from Latin "hoc illud":

Haitian Creole: wi

❤️From Portuguese “sim”, derived from Latin “sic”:

Cape Verdian Creole: sin

🤍Possible abbreviation of Latin “id est”:

Romanian: ie

💜Possibly from Latin “etiam”

Sardinian: ei/eja

💙From French oui, derives from Latin “hoc illud”:

St. Lucian Creole: wi, abbreviated to ‘i

[arturpastor]

Artur Pastor, o fotógrafo da contemporaneidade. Artur Pastor, cuja divulgação da obra tem passado muito pelas redes sociais, tem servido de inspiração para uma nova geração de artistas, dos mais diversos quadrantes. As imagens, carregadas de um significado que remete para um Portugal que muitos não conheceram diretamente, têm sido a base da obra criativa de muitos artistas. Não podendo aqui destacar todos, selecionei alguns que têm trabalhado mais intensamente com imagens de Artur Pastor. A ilustradora Marta Nunes criou o projeto “As mulheres fotografadas por Artur Pastor, ilustradas por Marta”. Segundo um artigo do jornal “Público” Marta Nunes pegou no amarelo das joias das mulheres minhotas e das searas alentejanas e desenhou “As Mulheres de Artur Pastor”, uma série de ilustrações das trabalhadoras anónimas. A sua descoberta coincidiu com o trabalho que estava a fazer com uma amiga, sobre recolha de histórias de vida, no concelho de Portalegre. A recolha despertou ainda mais o seu interesse pela vida, costumes e ofícios das décadas de 40, 50 e 60, tempo em que essas mulheres trabalharam e das mulheres que descobriu na obra de Artur Pastor. Aquelas mulheres cujas histórias não ouviu, mas que podia relacionar com as que estava a ouvir e recolher. Algumas imagens até eram da mesma região e por isso resolveu pegar nesses rostos, nessas mulheres e desenhar, dando cor e destaque à ação e a quem seriam elas. Os desenhos foram executados a grafite e coloridos digitalmente. A coleção tem até à data 30 ilustrações e ainda não a deu como concluída, considerando um processo em construção, numa tentativa de resgatar a memória de todas as mulheres que estão no arquivo de Artur Pastor.

[arturpastor]

Os desenhos de Marta Nunes foram executados a grafite e coloridos digitalmente. A coleção tem até à data 30 ilustrações e ainda não a deu como concluída, considerando um processo em construção, numa tentativa de resgatar a memória de todas as mulheres que estão no arquivo de Artur Pastor.

[jumiila]

Beautiful illustrations by Marta Nunes inspired by Artur Pastor’s photography.

[beautiful-basque-country]

Re: traditional carnivals

You should know by now that we’re kind of obsessed with traditional carnivals and the incredible similarities they have across Europe.

What, you’ve never heard of it? Come with us!

1) Horned figures wearing fleece:

2) Bears:

3) Multicolored ribbons and (sometimes) fleece

4) Cowbells to wake earth up:

We’re sure we’ve left out maaaany more similar examples, but would love to hear from you about this! Do you know more traditional masquerades throughout Europe??

What do you think is the origin of this all???

[jumiila]

Parto sem dor

{Refrão}

Agora eu vou-me embora e, embora

A dor não queira ir já embora

Agora eu vou-me embora e parto sem dor

E parto dentro de momentos

Apesar de haver momentos

Em que dentro a dor não parte sem dor

Agora eu vou-me embora e, embora

A dor não queira ir já embora

Agora eu vou-me embora e parto sem dor

E parto dentro de momentos

Apesar de haver momentos

Em que dentro a dor não parte sem dor

{Verso 1}

Como a cobra que muda de pele

Como a crisálida voa no céu

Como a Lua que leva a maré

Como a menina que acorda mulher

Dente de leite, cabelo branco

Primeiro filho, o riso e o pranto

Prazer e dor, amor maior

Estrias e lágrimas, sangue e suor

Como a massa do pão de amanhã

Como a candura da luz da manhã

Como um ovo que estala por dentro

Como a ruga que nasce do tempo

Eu sou a semente, eu tenho a semente

Eu passo a semente, eu cresço e rebento

Na criação da criação

Eu crio um poema, mais um coração

Como daninha que rasga alcatrão

Como a força nos ergue do chão

Como a chuva que cai no deserto

Como o leite que nasce do peito

Geradas por nossas avós

Por nossas mães, por nossa voz

Feitas por nós, próprias, só p'ra nós

Próximas e sós

Criadas por nossas barrigas

Pelas entranhas e pelas feridas

Cheias, vazias, as crias, a vida

Mais que perfeita e mais primitiva

Como a pérola nasce da ostra

De mim nasce outra matriosca

Como a pérola nasce da ostra

De mim nasce outra matriosca

{Refrão}

Agora eu vou-me embora e, embora

A dor não queira ir já embora

Agora eu vou-me embora e parto sem dor

E parto dentro de momentos

Apesar de haver momentos

Em que dentro a dor não parte sem dor

Agora eu vou-me embora e, embora

A dor não queira ir já embora

Agora eu vou-me embora e parto sem dor

E parto dentro de momentos

Apesar de haver momentos

Em que dentro a dor não parte sem dor

{Verso 2}

Como a cobra que muda de pele

Como a crisálida voa no céu

Como a Lua que leva a maré

Como a menina que acorda mulher

Como a massa do pão de amanhã

Como a candura da luz da manhã

Como um ovo que estala por dentro

Como a ruga que nasce do tempo

Como daninha que rasga alcatrão

Como a força nos ergue do chão

Como a chuva que cai no deserto

Como o leite que nasce do peito

Como a pérola nasce da ostra

De mim nasce outra matriosca

Como a pérola nasce da ostra

De mim nasce outra matriosca

{Instrumental}

{Outro}

Geradas por nossas avós

Por nossas mães, por nossa voz

Feitas por nós, próprias, só p'ra nós

Próximas e sós

[how-to-portuguese]

New Portuguese show on Netflix: Glória

Glória (TV Series 2021– ) - IMDb

Glória: Created by Pedro Lopes. With Miguel Nunes, Matt Rippy, Stephanie Vogt, Carolina Amaral. In the 1960s, at the height of the Cold War,

If you’re learning European Portuguese and looking for some listening practice, you might check out Glória on Netflix. I haven’t seen it yet, but the reviews seem very positive so far!

Here’s the plot summary:

In the small village of Glória do Ribatejo, João Vidal is recruited as a spy by the Soviet Union. It is the 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, and both the Soviets and Americans are attempting to manipulate events to their respective advantage and gain strategic control of Europe. Vidal undertakes high-risk espionage missions that have the potential to change the course of Portuguese and world history.

[jumiila]

Poem: “Mudam-se os tempos, mudam-se as vontades”

Mudam-se os tempos, mudam-se as vontades,

Muda-se o ser, muda-se a confiança;

Todo o mundo é composto de mudança,

Tomando sempre novas qualidades.

Continuamente vemos novidades,

Diferentes em tudo da esperança;

Do mal ficam as mágoas na lembrança,

E do bem, se algum houve, as saudades.

O tempo cobre o chão de verde manto,

Que já coberto foi de neve fria,

E enfim converte em choro o doce canto.

E, afora este mudar-se cada dia,

Outra mudança faz de maior espanto:

Que não se muda já como soía.

~ Luís Vaz de Camões, in slightly archaic Portuguese

- - - - - - - translation by me - - - - - - - - - - - -

Times change, wills change,

the being changes, the confidence changes;

The whole world is made of change,

Always taking new qualities.

Continuously we see novelties,

Different in everything from the hope,

From the bad stay the pains in the remembering,

and of the good, if there was any, the longing.

Time covers the ground in green mantle,

Which was before covered in cold snow,

And finally turns into cry the sweet song.

And, in addition to changing each day,

Another change surprises more,

That it no longer changes as it used to.