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Monday, February 21, 2011

Uma Aula de Vocabulário

Vocabulary Lesson 1: The Butt Crack

O Cofrinho

That's what they say. You know, like when the girl in front of you bends over and your friend nudges you, points and says "Olha, esse cofrinho."

While this is indeed a hilarious word, the translation is even better.

A cofro is a safe, like in a bank. -inho is the Portuguese diminutive. Therefore, a cofrinho is a little safe. This is also what Brazilians call piggy banks, cofrinhos. So there's your translation.

Cofrinho - Piggy Bank/Butt Crack

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