“ Hi, I am probably one of the few Brazilian vegetarians around. I am also one of the few who also holds a German passport. The why is a rather long story, and when we make friends, I will tell you......:-) ”

“ I am looking to move to SF (from San Diego) prior to October 30. I am currently retraining on web programming and am interested in reduced rent in trade of some work. I am a freelancer graphic designer and fluent in Portuguese. ”

“ Hi looking forward to meet some new people and become friends over a shared passion. ”

“ I am Brazilian, and also a mom and a entrepreneur... I have a passion for passion and business. ”

“ Hello, I am very excited about this. I have done much in the last 4 months for my work occupied me the whole time and I lost contact with most of my friends. I am a very chiil and down earth guy. I am funny and a love sports... i would like ”

“ husband carioca (loves vasco da gama) I'm carioca (love flamengo). he grew up in Long Island, Ny, and I raised in Caracas, venezuela. We have two kids and only 2 month in California! ”

“ I'm American and my husband Lucio is Brazilian. We live in Berkeley and would love to meet other Brazilians and their children! Our son Justin was born 12/15/06. My e-mail is omburger@gmail.com ”

“ I'm going to Rio de Janeiro end of this year and want to practice Portuguese (I only know a little). I'm also very interested in the Brazilian culture. ”

“ I have grown to love the country and the people of Brazil with a true heartfelt love...one day I would like to live there. ”

“ Wife is mineira and we live part time in Brazil. If we are around in SJ we will be sure to attend. Both of us speak portuguese and have been involved in the community for years. My wife loves Portela and Atletico Mineiro. I love Rio and music! ”

“ I'm new to the Bay Area and love to meet fun people! ”

“ Eu morei no Rio por dois anos, e gostaria de conhecer pessoas do Brasil para beber cerveja e bater papo. ”

“ I'm planning on going to Brazil next year so I would love to meet Brazilians who would be willing to teach me about Brazilian culture. ”

“ Obama 2008: Hope!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just got back from Rio de Janiero and I loved it. I had a wonderful crazy time there!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because there are a lot of members who I can be friend with ”

“ Tenho que falar, galera! Vamos combinar e fazer um bate-papo ou dancar...com caipirinhas, se alguem os tenha. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm moving from NY to San Francisco ”

“ Quero bater papo com brasileiros em San Jose, Calif. ”

“ Quero dancar! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Why not? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to make new friends and speak the Portuguese language. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to meet new people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am Brazilian, living in Davis and I will be in SF this summer for an internship. Also I'm looking for a room to rent during July and August. Does anybody have some suggestion? ”

“ adoraria conhecer novas pessoas e fazer novas amizades.meu e-mail aninhabrasil13@hotmail.com ”

“ Gostaria de entrar em contato com brasileiros na bay area. Moro em SF e estou tentando fazer amigos brasileiros por aqui, encontrar gente com a mesma afinidade e cultura. Mande um Alo. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I was in Salvador, Brazil for Carnaval this year. I want to keep my Brazilian groove going. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would love to get in contact with people who speak portuguese. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I will be moving to Brasil in two years. ”

“ Gostaria de conhecer outros brasileiros e pessoas que curtem falar portugues e conversar sobre a cultura brasileira. Moro na Bay Area desde os anos 80 e não conheço quase ninguem que fale portugues. ”

“ Gostaria de fazer novas amizades com brasileiros que vivem na bay area ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an experienced Brazilian Portuguese teacher interesting in helping people improving their skills in talking and writting in Portuguese. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to speak Portuguese (Brazilian). ”

“ I am brasilian and I want local Portuguese Language Meetups because I'd like to bring some americans with me! We are going to Brazil in november and it will be helpful if they learn some portiguese before the trip. Cheers!!! Michele ”

“ I want local Samba Meetups because I love to dance, I love Brasil, and it makes me happy. ”

“ My name is Richard Hopkins...I have an apartment in Rio de Janeiro on Av. Atlantica. I'm here in Corpus Cristi trying to go back for Carnival. fala com me ricoehopkins@yahoo.com ”

“ Oi galera! Morei no Brasil por 3 anos e estou com saudades. Gostaria de fazer mais amigos brasileiros aqui na SF Bay Area. ”

“ I want local Expat Brazilian Meetups because my husband is from Brazil and we would like to meet other people from Brazil that are in Alameda or the East Bay. ”

“ I live in the valley and I want to meet up with other Brazilians ”

“ belezzza! ”

“ My name is Douglas, I am currently living in California and planning to move to toronto. I am from Brasilia,Brazil and graduated in International Relations from San Francisco State University. I am a big fan of sports and martial arts. ”

“ Oi, My name is Terry. I am an American with a passion for the Brazilian culture, language and country. I travel to Brazil yearly, and want to practice the language when I am in the US ”