Brazilian National Anthem

The Brazilian National Anthem it dates from 1831, while the lyrics were written in 1909. It has music by Francisco Manuel da Silva (1795-1865) and lyrics by Joaquim Osório Duque Estrada (1870-1927).

Lyrics of the Brazilian National Anthem (Part I)

They heard from Ipiranga the placid banks
From a heroic people the resounding cry,
And the sun of Liberty, in blazing rays,
It shone in the sky of the Fatherland at that moment.

If the pledge of this equality
We managed to conquer with a strong arm,
In your bosom, O Liberty,
Our chest defies death itself!

O beloved Motherland,
Worshiped,
Save! Save!

Brazil, an intense dream, a vivid ray,
Of love and hope the earth descends,
If in your beautiful sky, smiling and limpid,
The image of the Cruise shines.

Giant by nature,
You are beautiful, you are strong, fearless colossus,
And your future mirrors that greatness.

beloved land
Among other thousand
It's you, Brazil,
O beloved homeland!

Of the children of this soil
You are kind mother,
Beloved homeland,
Brazil

Lyrics of the Brazilian National Anthem (Part II)

Lying eternally in a splendid cradle,
To the sound of the sea and the light of the deep sky,
Fulgures, O Brazil, flower of America,
Illuminated in the New World sun!

Than the brightest land
Your laughing, beautiful fields have more flowers,
"Our forests have more life",
"Our life" in your bosom "more loves". (*)

O beloved Motherland,
Worshiped,
Save! Save!

Brazil, of eternal love be a symbol
The labarum that you bear, starred,
And say the green-blonde of this pennant
- Peace in the future and glory in the past.

But if you raise the strong club from justice,
You will see that a son of yours does not run away from the fight,
Nor fear, who adore you, death itself.

beloved land
Among other thousand
It's you, Brazil,
O beloved homeland!

Of the children of this soil
You are kind mother,
Beloved homeland,
Brazil!

_{(*) Excerpts from the Song of Exile by Gonçalves Dias}

Vocabulary of the Brazilian National Anthem

To better understand the lyrics of the Brazilian Anthem, below are the meanings of some of the words used:

• Ipiranga :it was on the banks of the Ipiranga River that Dom Pedro I proclaimed the Independence of Brazil on September 7, 1822.
• Placidas :tranquil, calm, serene.
• Rumbling Shout :loud scream that spreads with noise.
• Fulgids :shiny, sparkling.
• Pledge :guarantee security that there will be freedom.
• Vivid :which has liveliness, intense.
• Beautiful :beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
• Clear :pure, clear, transparent; that is not polluted.
• Cruise :constellation of the Southern Cross.
• Glitters :that shines, illuminates.
• Impavido :fearless, valiant, courageous.
• Colossus :large dimensions.
• Kind :generous, welcoming.
• Glows :Glitter, shine; emerge with importance.
• Florão :golden flower.
• Garrida :decorated with flowers, flowery, decorated.
• Labaro :flag.
• Ostentatious :proudly displays.
• Streamer :flag.
• Clever :a large club, primitive weapon of war, club.

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History of the National Anthem

The song was composed to celebrate the abdication of Dom Pedro I to the throne of Brazil, on April 7, 1831. For this reason it was known for a long time as "Hino ao Sete de Abril".

On April 13, 1831, the song was performed for the first time. For this reason, National Anthem Day is celebrated on this day.

Just as the flag kept the colors of the empire's pavilion, the republican regime did not change the melody of the anthem. In 1909, a contest was held to choose the new lyrics, and the poet Joaquim Osório Duque Estrada was the winner.

Later, in 1922, taking advantage of the commemorations of the first centenary of the independence of Brazil, the current Brazilian National Anthem became official.

When should you sing the National Anthem?

The National Anthem is an instrument of homage to the nation performed at the opening of civic, patriotic, international sporting, school and religious events, and the audience must sing it in unison.

According to law nº 12.031/09, enacted on September 21, at least once a week, students must sing the Brazilian national anthem in public and private schools in Brazil.

The National Anthem is considered one of the national symbols, along with the national flag, the national arms and the national seal.

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