How to Talk About Emotions in Brazilian Portuguese

Emotions are part of everyday life and learning how to name them helps kids express themselves better in any language. In Brazilian Portuguese, emotional words are expressive, fun to say, and often tied to tone and gestures. Helping kids talk about their feelings builds connection, confidence, and empathy.

Common Emotion Words in Brazilian Portuguese

1. Feliz – Happy
2. Triste – Sad
3. Bravo / Brava – Angry (boy/girl)
4. Assustado / Assustada – Scared
5. Cansado / Cansada – Tired
6. Animado / Animada – Excited
7. Com sono – Sleepy
8. Com fome – Hungry
9. Envergonhado / Envergonhada – Embarrassed
10. Com saudade – Missing someone or something

Kid-Friendly Emotion Phrases

• Eu estou feliz. – I am happy.
• Você está triste? – Are you sad?
• Ele está bravo. – He is angry.
• Estou com medo. – I’m scared.
• Ela está cansada. – She is tired.

Activities to Practice Emotions in Portuguese

Emotion Faces Game

Make or draw emotion faces and match them to Portuguese words like “feliz” or “assustado.”

How Do You Feel Today? Chart

Each morning, ask “Como você está hoje?” and let kids point to or say their answer.

Story Time with Feelings

Read a short story and ask how characters felt using Portuguese words.

Mirror Talk Practice

Look in the mirror and act out emotions, saying the matching phrase: “Eu estou animado!”

How Dinolingo Helps with Emotional Vocabulary

Dinolingo includes feelings and emotion-based words in its stories, songs, and interactive visuals. Children learn to connect what they see and feel with the right expression—reinforced through games and repetition.

Printables and mood charts are great tools for reviewing emotions offline.

Final Thoughts

Understanding and expressing feelings is essential in any language. With Brazilian Portuguese emotion words, fun routines, and Dinolingo’s support, kids can grow their vocabulary—and emotional awareness—one feeling at a time.

Source:

• Practice Portuguese