A Child's Attention

A forma mais rápida de um pai ou mãe conseguir a atenção de uma criança é sentar-se e parecer confortável.

The quickest way for a parent to get a child’s attention is to sit down and look comfortable.

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Forma (way)

This word can mean “way,” as in “de qualquer forma” (anyway/in any case). A synonym of this is “maneira” (manner) and both words can be used interchangeably.

“Forma” can also mean “shape,” as in “forma de pêra” (pear shape) or “estar em forma” (to be in shape).

Pai/Mãe (father/mother)

“Pai” (father) and “mãe” (mother) have the plurals “pais” (fathers) and “mães” (mothers). However, the word “parents” is translated in Portuguese as “pais.” For example: “Quem são os teus pais?” (Who are your parents?).