Meaning
To form new friendships with people.
Cultural Background
Brazilians are extremely social. 'Fazer amigos' often happens in public spaces like 'botecos' (small bars) or at the beach. It's common to call someone 'amigo' even if you just met them. In Portugal, 'fazer amigos' is a more gradual process. People value long-term loyalty. A 'café' is the primary place where these bonds are nurtured over time. Socializing often involves music and dance (like Kizomba). 'Fazer amigos' is linked to the spirit of 'Kamba' (friend in Kimbundu). The concept of 'Morabeza' (hospitality) makes 'fazer amigos' a natural part of welcoming strangers into the community.
Use 'Fiz' for success
If you want to tell someone you successfully met a new friend, use 'Fiz um amigo!'
The 'Cafézinho' rule
In Portugal, the best way to 'fazer amigos' is to invite someone for a coffee.
Meaning
To form new friendships with people.
Use 'Fiz' for success
If you want to tell someone you successfully met a new friend, use 'Fiz um amigo!'
The 'Cafézinho' rule
In Portugal, the best way to 'fazer amigos' is to invite someone for a coffee.
Don't say 'Ganhar'
Even if your native language uses 'win' or 'earn', stick to 'fazer' in Portuguese.
Test Yourself
Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta do verbo 'fazer' no presente.
Eu sempre _______ amigos quando vou à praia.
The subject is 'Eu', so the correct present tense conjugation is 'faço'.
Qual é a frase correta para dizer que você conheceu pessoas novas no passado?
Ontem, eu...
'Fiz' is the past tense (Pretérito Perfeito) of 'fazer'. 'Ganhei' is incorrect in this context.
Complete o diálogo.
A: Você gosta de morar aqui? B: Sim, é muito fácil _________.
After 'fácil', we use the infinitive 'fazer'.
Combine a frase com a situação correta.
Frase: 'Eu fiz amizade com o garçom.'
'Garçom' means waiter, so the context is a restaurant.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Onde fazer amigos?
Lazer
- • Praia
- • Festa
- • Parque
Estudo/Trabalho
- • Escola
- • Escritório
- • Curso
Practice Bank
4 exercisesEu sempre _______ amigos quando vou à praia.
The subject is 'Eu', so the correct present tense conjugation is 'faço'.
Ontem, eu...
'Fiz' is the past tense (Pretérito Perfeito) of 'fazer'. 'Ganhei' is incorrect in this context.
A: Você gosta de morar aqui? B: Sim, é muito fácil _________.
After 'fácil', we use the infinitive 'fazer'.
Frase: 'Eu fiz amizade com o garçom.'
'Garçom' means waiter, so the context is a restaurant.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, 'fazer amizades' is very common and means the same as 'fazer amigos', but sounds slightly more abstract.
No, it is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with a child.
A 'colega' is usually someone from work or school. An 'amigo' is someone you have a personal bond with.
Use 'fazer amizade com [pessoa]'. Example: 'Fiz amizade com ela.'
Related Phrases
Fazer amizade
similarTo make a friendship
Conhecer pessoas
builds onTo meet people
Enturmar-se
specialized formTo fit into a group
Puxar conversa
builds onTo start a conversation
