holandês/holandesa
1. relating to or belonging to the Netherlands, its people, or language
She speaks fluent Dutch and Dutch English.
Ela fala holandês fluentemente e inglês com sotaque holandês.
2. the language spoken in the Netherlands and Flanders
Dutch is spoken by over 24 million native speakers.
O holandês é falado por mais de 24 milhões de falantes nativos.
3. people from the Netherlands
The Dutch are known for their cycling culture.
Os holandeses são conhecidos pela sua cultura de bicicleta.
4. a situation where each person pays for their own expenses
We decided to go Dutch on dinner.
Decidimos dividir a conta do jantar, cada um pagando a sua parte.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'holandês' is the common term for Dutch people and the language. The phrase 'ir na holandesa' (go Dutch) is understood in urban areas. Historically, the Dutch had significant influence on Brazilian culture, particularly in Pernambuco during colonial times. The term 'neerlandês' is preferred in academic and formal contexts but is less commonly used in everyday speech.
Related Idioms & Phrases
go Dutch - dividir a conta
double Dutch - pular corda com duas cordas
Dutch uncle - alguém que dá conselhos francos e diretos
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