r/AskABrazilian

Grew up mesmerised by the shirt. Is its power on world football slipping?

Hello. I am going to a Bach party in Rio for 5 days. We are staying right next to Copacabana beach. What are the best restaurants to attend and what are the best night clubs/bars to attend at night. Also what tourist attractions do you recommend? And any specific food we should order.

Thank you so much in advance.

So in the U.S, in gang infested areas that I'm used to in california and chicago, people who are willing to fight someone over disrespect are highly repsected, gang members who are willing to shoot and kill are respected by their peers. When I was in school people would look down on you if you were "scary" meaning someone who is easily intimidated, the young gangmembers and thugs were the "cool" kids. In these immediate areas or subcultures these traits are valued. By the american population at large they are revolted, dont like them, dont care if they die, "deserved" is a common thought.

My question is, how is it in Brazil when it comes to gangs, criminal culture and hiw the Brazilian population views it. Foe example in mexico I think narco culture is too much looked up to & celebrated.

Hello,

Summer 2027 I will potentially be taking a job with Goodyear at their Americana plant. I am from the United States in Kansas and I am wondering anything I should know. What is the culture like? What do I need to know to not feel as out of place? Literally any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Hey all a silly question, I'm in SP city for some months for work. I've noticed a lot of bars, pubs and dance clubs play English music(mainly from some decades back). I notice Rock, metal music & culture is quite relevant here, even when it's slowly dying out in the US. There's also a Rock music mall near Theatre São Paulo, I went there the experience was awesome!

Onto my question, if so many Brazilians are exposed to American culture and English music, how come so few Brazilians speak English? Do people listen and understand the lyrics?

I've seen some people say Brazilians usually speak Portuguese with bad grammar.

I've noticed most of the time it's (some) people from Portugal who make those statements.

What do you guys think?

A Brazilian wants to marry me for a green card. (I’m US citizen). She is in Florida.

What are the most annoying or ignorant behaviors that people from the U.S. tend to exhibit? What would you like an American moving to Brazil to know?

Edited to add: Much of this is great advice for any person traveling to Brazil and I thank you for the kind and helpful responses, but I would like to clarify I am a lesbian woman LOL.

As someone outside Latin America, Brazil seems like it has many of the ingredients of a major power: a huge territory, a population of over 200 million, abundant natural resources, and one of the world's largest economies

Yet Brazil doesn't seem to project geopolitical ambition in the same way that countries like India or China do. In India and China, there is often domestic discussion about becoming a global superpower (whether that eventually happens is a separate debate)

Does Brazil have a similar vision or aspiration among its public and political leaders, or is becoming a global power simply not a major national goal? If not, why?

Hi everyone,

I’m 20 years old from Morocco and I’m seriously planning to move to Curitiba, Brazil as a long-term base.

I work remotely online and earn around $800–2,000 USD per month, so I don’t need local employment. My goal is to live in Brazil while continuing my remote work.

My current plan is to enter Brazil legally as a tourist, settle in Curitiba, and then explore options to stay long-term. One of my ideas is to enroll in a Portuguese language program (like UFPR CELIN or another recognized institution) and potentially apply for a student residence permit through the Federal Police if possible.

I’m trying to understand if this kind of transition is actually realistic in practice.

I would really like honest advice from people living in Brazil:

• Is Curitiba a good city for a foreign remote worker trying to live long-term?
• Is it realistically possible to rent an apartment without Brazilian credit history or local guarantor?
• What are the real requirements for enrolling in language programs like UFPR CELIN, and do they actually help with residence applications?
• If I apply for a residence permit (student or other legal path), is it usually accepted when already inside Brazil on a tourist entry?
• What is a realistic monthly cost of living for a simple but stable life in Curitiba (rent, food, transport, internet)?
• Is the internet reliable enough for remote work (video calls, online freelancing)?
• What are the biggest challenges foreigners usually don’t expect when trying to settle there?

I’m still in the planning stage, so I want to understand what is actually realistic before making any decisions.

Any honest advice or real experiences would really help.

Thank you.

I've always found this a bit surprising.

Brazil is one of the world's largest countries by both population and land area. It has a rich history, huge regional diversity, a unique mix of Indigenous, African, European, and immigrant influences, and an enormous domestic market. On paper, it seems like the kind of country that would have an outsized cultural influence globally.

Yet outside Brazil, it feels like relatively little Brazilian culture has become mainstream compared to countries of similar size or influence.

For example:

Brazilian cuisine isn't especially well known internationally.

Brazilian movies and TV rarely seem to have the global reach of American, Korean, Japanese, or even Mexican productions.

Brazilian music is obviously huge within Brazil, and genres like bossa nova had international moments, but most people outside Brazil probably couldn't name many contemporary Brazilian artists.

Even Brazilian literature doesn't seem to have the same international visibility as writers from some other countries.

Meanwhile, countries like the US, China, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, and even much smaller countries often seem to have a much larger global cultural footprint.

I'm curious whether Brazilians feel the same way.

Do you think Brazil underperforms when it comes to exporting its culture? If so, why?

I am a Russian who has nothing to do with Brazil. But nevertheless, I don't understand why I have such an inexplicable craving for her. I really feel like something is pulling me into it, and I occasionally have the feeling that I should visit it someday. What do you think it might be related to?

Among the Romance languages with a lot of speakers

Juspion was super huge and even in reruns did gangbusters recently. He died and I think Brazil loved him as one of their own. I know when Brazil mourns someone they always wear their heart on their sleeves.

Please give me some simple tricks+ tips to help understand, speak, and get along easier in general. Thanks!