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Spell and Pronounce Days of the Week in Portuguese

Apr 29, 2023
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In Portuguese, the days of the week have a fascinating backstory. Although old Latin attributed the days of the week to the Moon and pagan gods, Portugal named the days of the week in a different fashion. However, this does not negate the fact that religion plays a significant role in Portuguese society. Because of the Portuguese strong genetic desire to be unique and distinctive, they developed the practice of referring to the days of the week as a numbered market of fair days, with the exception of the weekends – sábado and domingo. Read more: https://speakingtongue.com/days-of-the-week-in-portuguese/