MARIO PRATA, author of the book - Mas serĂ¡ o Benedito? - presents a Dictionary of popular Brazilian sayings. There are hundreds of popular sayings and expressions in Brazilian Portuguese. The author creatively makes his own analysis of the possible origins of each expression, using his gift of humor. The end result is hilarious explanations for random expressions. If youre learning Brazilian Portuguese, this dictionary of expressions can help you become familiar with classic Brazilian expressions while immersing yourself in the humor of the Brazilian culture.