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Winter Olympics Vocabulary

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Feb 17 2010

While the Winter Olympics aren’t hugely popular in Brazil, they are broadcast there, and if you ask a Brazilian, they may tell you they like to watch to “refrescar” (cool off), since it’s summer in Brazil now. Also, there are five Brazilians competing in snowboarding and skiing!

Olympics = Olimpíadas

Winter Games = Jogos do Inverno

skiing = esqui

ice skating = patinação do gelo

speed skating = patinação de velocidade

figure skating = patinação artística

ice hockey = hóquei sobre gelo

snowboarding = snowboard

medal = medalha

athlete = atleta

Are you going?

Posted by Rachel No Comments
Oct 13 2009

For today’s interactive feature, the question is: do you plan on attending the 2014 World Cup and/or the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil?

Sure, it’s a long way off, but I know a lot of people who are already set on attending one event or the other. Are you one of them? If you’re on the fence or considering going, how much would you be willing to pay for tickets to the games? (i.e. $100 for a preliminary soccer match, $250 for track and field, etc) Would you prefer to go to Rio de Janeiro (in the case of the Olympics) or would you prefer to visit Salvador, São Paulo, or Manaus (in the case of the World Cup, though the finals will take place in Rio)?

Summer Olympics Vocabulary

Posted by Rachel No Comments
Oct 9 2009

In honor of Rio de Janeiro getting the 2016 Summer Olympics Games, let’s take a look at some related vocabulary.    

Track and field: Atletismo

Swimming: Natação

Rowing: Remo

Sailing: Vela

Boxing: Boxe

Cycling: Ciclismo

Fencing: Esgrima

Gymnastics: Ginástica

Greco-Roman Wrestling: Luta greco-romana

Triathalon: Triatlo

2016 Decision Day

Posted by Rachel No Comments
Oct 2 2009

Today’s the day, folks! The International Olympic Committee will decide which city will host the 2016 Summer Olympics: Rio de Janeiro, Chicago, Madrid, or Tokyo. For the last few months, Rio and Chicago have pulled ahead of the other two cities, with Rio often in the lead. However, now that President Obama will fly to Copenhagen, where the decision will be made, Chicago has pulled ahead with a slight lead over Rio.

Nevertheless, the race is “too close to call,” and it’s a mystery as to which city will actually be chosen. The voting process will begin early tomorrow morning, and the winner will be announced at 12:30PM EST. (For more information on the voting process, click here)

Stay tuned to find out which city is chosen!

Rio de Janeiro Presents 2016 Olympic Bid

Posted by Rachel No Comments
Feb 16 2009

On Friday, the Brazilian Olympic Committee submitted a US$14.4 billion bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The plan calls for $2.8 billion in operational costs and $11.6 billion in associated costs for construction and services.

The plan also states that the city will use infrastructure from the 2007 Pan American Games, as well as venues for the 2014 World Cup. Rio de Janeiro has a strategic advantage since it already has over half of the necessary facilities constructed, meaning it will have to invest less money during the financial crisis. Brazil has also been one of the least affected countries during the crisis, avoiding major economic damage.

According to GamesBids.com, which tracks the status of countries bidding for the Olympics, Tokyo is in the lead, and Rio de Janeiro is in second, behind by two points.

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