Portuguese for Carnival

Esquentando os tamborins

Warming up the tambourines

1. Dudu calls Isa, but can barely understand her. What are all of these instruments he can hear in the background?

Mistura de ritmos

A mixture of rhythms

1. The documentary is about dance, music, costumes and much more. What are all these things called in Portuguese?

Tradição e animação

Tradition and excitement

1. Carnival has a long tradition in Recife and Olinda. For Isa and Dudu, filming it is an uphill struggle!

Seguindo o trio elétrico

Follow the musical float

1. If you like dancing, Salvador is the place for you. But before the party starts, Isa and Dudu need an "abadá". What's that?

Confete e serpentina

Confetti and streamers

1. The story continues with Isa and Dudu in Salvador! The party includes confetti, streamers… and popcorn?!

No sambódromo

In the sambadrome

1. Every February, Rio's samba schools compete for the winning title. But what are the selection criteria? Isa explains them to Dudu.

Plumas e paetês

Feathers and sequins

1. Where's the best view of Rio's carnival parade? Dudu finds out with Isa's help.

Agora é só curtir!

Now it's time to have fun!

1. So, carnival is coming to an end? On the contrary! It's only just beginning with Isa and Dudu's tips.