Brazilian Body Language

Good Luck

Figa

Figa.  Copyright Sheila Thomson.  All rights reserved.

The "figa" is NOT obscene in Brazil. It's done for good luck, for protection against bad luck. The equivalent of crossing your fingers in the US. The figa is also worn as a charm on a bracelet or chain.

 

OK

OK.  Copyright Sheila Thomson.  All rights reserved.

Thumb up: means OK, cool, positive, good-luck, like the American expression "thumbs up!" Accompanied by the words "legal", "j≤ia", or whatever slang of the moment to signify your approval or enthusiasm.

Brazilian Body Language