A2 noun

lembrancinha

Lembrancinha is a versatile word for small tokens of remembrance, from souvenirs to party favors.

lembrancinha in 30 Seconds

  • Small gift to remember something.
  • Often given at parties or events.
  • Like a souvenir or party favor.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'lembrancinha' as a 'little remembrance'. 'Lembrar' means 'to remember' in Portuguese, and '-inha' is a diminutive suffix, making it 'little remembrance'.

Visual Association

Imagine a tiny, colorful keychain or a small decorative magnet that you'd buy from a tourist shop. That's a perfect 'lembrancinha'.

Word Web

presente (gift) recordação (recollection/memory) souvenir (souvenir - English loanword, sometimes used) brinde (promotional gift/freebie) mimo (treat/indulgence, can be a small gift)

Challenge

Next time you see a small item that reminds you of a place or person, try to think 'lembrancinha'. If you're giving a small gift, tell the recipient, 'É uma pequena lembrancinha para você!' (It's a small keepsake for you!).

Test Yourself 6 questions

listening A2

What did I buy from Portugal?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Eu comprei uma lembrancinha de Portugal.
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Who is the souvenir for?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Esta lembrancinha é para você.
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What did they bring back from the trip?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Eles trouxeram muitas lembrancinhas da viagem.
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speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Qual é a sua lembrancinha favorita?

Focus: le-embrã-sin-ha

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Eu quero uma lembrancinha pequena.

Focus: pe-ke-na

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speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Você tem alguma lembrancinha do Brasil?

Focus: Bra-zil

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:

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