Common Phrases & Words
What does "coraçao" mean?
a. brain
b. color
c. love
d. heart
d. heart
Got my swagga ____, I'm off to the club tonight...
a. on
b. right
c. I
d. fly
b. right
... To find me a one night thing ohhhhhh
How many islands is Cabo Verde made up of?
10
In a battle between Cachupa and Cus Cus who would win?
Cachupa
Which E-board member went to Cabo Verde this summer?
a. Isabelle
b. Amaya
c. Carina
d. Aneia
b. Amaya
What word means sad?
a. kretcheu
b. dor
c. triste
d. contente
c. triste
Nu ta brinka so ia-ia o ia-ia...
a. o na ri na
b. o la li la
c. e ia e ia
d. oi yoi yoi yoiii
a. o na ri na
What is the capital of Cabo Verde?
Praia
What is the national CV dish?
Cachupa
Which E-board member is from Santiago?
a. Amelia
b. Isabelle
c. Zaki
d. None
A. Amelia
What would you call your significant other?
a. irmao
b. amigo/amiga
c. namorado/namorada
d. collega
c. namorado/namorada
Ma nu ka sta para, ma nu... (must do the dance)
a. ten ki ten ki fla
b. ten ki ten ki da
c. ten ki ten ki fica
d. ten ki ten ki ta
d. ten ki ten ki ta
(circle arm motion)
When did CV gain indepence?
July 5, 1975
What is the biggest celebration in Cabo Verde?
Carnival!!
How many e-board members have never been to Cabo Verde?
a. 1
b. 2
c. More than 3
d. All e-board members have been to Cabo Verde
b. 2
What phrase would you use in the following situation?
Someone cuts you off at a red light:
a. merda
b. cona de bo mae
c. posha
d. deus o abencoe
a. merda
b. cona de bo mae
c. posha
I just wanna dance with you...
a. I know that you feel me too
b. I know that you need me too
c. I know that you want it too
d. I know that you want me too
d. I know that you want me too
Who is CV's most famous singer?
Cesaria Evora
What is Cabo Verde's official language?
Portuguese
Which E-board member traveled to CV the most?
a. Isabelle
b. Carina
c. Amelia
d. Amaya
Carina
What does the phrase "si dues quiser" mean?
a. Good luck
b. I love you
c. God willing
D. God bless you
C. God willing
Sima nha terra nha guenti...
a. e ka normal
b. catem igual
c. cuze ki fla
d. como bo sta
b. catem igual
List all CV islands:
- Santiago
- Fogo
- Maio
- Brava
- Boa Vista
- Sal
- São Vicente
- Santo Antão
- São Nicolau
Name the most popular CV dance styles.
-Coladeira
-Funaná
- Batuque
Which E-board member is from the best island (São Vincente)?
a. Solange
b. Isabelle
c. Amaya
d. Amelia
e. All of the above
d. None of the above
e. All of the above