Here is a list of 15 popular Portuguese words that have become part of the English lexicon..1. FadoMeaning: A genre of Portuguese music characterised by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor.Example: We listened to fado in the candlelit café, its melancholy notes echoing through the night.2. FutebolMeaning: The Portuguese word for football, known as soccer in the United States.Example: Futebol is more than a sport in Portugal; it is a national passion.3. CarnivalMeaning: Festive season that occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February.Example: The streets were alive with music and costumes during the carnival, drawing crowds from all over.4. BossanovaMeaning: A style of Brazilian music derived from samba but placing more emphasis on melody and less on percussion.Example: The smooth rhythms of bossanova set the perfect mood for the evening.5. MarmaladeMeaning: A preserve made from citrus fruit, especially bitter oranges, prepared like jam.Example: She spread the marmalade thickly on her toast every morning.6. PiranhaMeaning: A small South American freshwater fish known for its sharp teeth and voracious appetite for meat.Example: Visitors to the river are warned about the dangers of piranha.7. IguanaMeaning: A large tree-dwelling lizard native to Central and South America.Example: The iguana basked in the sun, camouflaged among the green leaves.8. DodoMeaning: An extinct flightless bird that was native to the island of Mauritius, known from old travellers' reports.Example: The dodo has become a symbol of extinct species caused by human intervention.9. BananaMeaning: An elongated, edible fruit produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants.Example: Bananas are a staple in my morning smoothie.10. ZebraMeaning: African wild horse with black-and-white stripes and an erect mane.Example: We watched the zebra grazing peacefully on the savannah.11. PalaverMeaning: Prolonged and idle discussion.Example: There was much palaver but little progress at the meeting.12. SambaMeaning: A Brazilian dance of African origin.Example: The couple moved effortlessly to the samba rhythm, captivating everyone.13. CobraMeaning: A venomous snake known for the distinctive hood at its neck, which it expands when threatened.Example: The snake charmer played a tune, and the cobra rose from its basket, swaying.14. CashewMeaning: A nut that is actually the seed of a fruit known as the cashew apple.Example: Cashews add a delightful crunch and nutty flavour to the dish.15. CapoeiraMeaning: An Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music.Example: He trained in capoeira, his movements fluid and graceful, almost dance-like.
