Welcome to Aquarela Publishing — your gateway to Brazilian Portuguese!
Learn Brazilian Portuguese with confidence.
Connect with Brazilian culture.
At Aquarela Publishing, we turn language learning into a real-world experience. Our textbooks and programs blend communication, culture, and confidence, helping learners use Brazilian Portuguese naturally in personal, professional, and diplomatic settings.
Founded and led by educator and author Tarcisio Navarro Buriti, and based in Washington, DC, Aquarela Publishing is dedicated to empowering learners worldwide through innovative instruction, cultural insight, and multimedia learning tools that bring Brazilian Portuguese to life.
We believe language learning should be meaningful, dynamic, and culturally rich—a journey that connects people, perspectives, and purpose.
Discover Our Flagship Textbook
🗣️ Real-World Role-Play Scenarios – Build confidence in everyday and professional settings.
🎧 8 Hours of free Online audio and complementary Videos – Practice with native Brazilian speakers and access cultural resources anytime.
💬 Clear, Culturally Enriched Lessons – Learn grammar and communication naturally through authentic Brazilian examples.
🌎 Explore the Language and Culture of Brazil – From everyday conversations to music, videos, and real stories.
Trusted by learners in government, education, and the private sector worldwide.
Introducing the NEW Aquarela Portuguese for Foreigners – 8th Edition (2026)
Since its original launch in 2007, Aquarela Portuguese for Foreigners has helped learners around the world develop confidence in Brazilian Portuguese through communication, culture, and real-world language use.
Now, the fully updated 8th Edition (2026) offers an even more dynamic and immersive learning experience for today’s global learners.
Designed for adult learners, educators, diplomats, and professionals, Aquarela combines authentic Brazilian language and culture with practical communication skills that learners can immediately apply in everyday, academic, professional, and international settings.
Who we work with
We proudly support:
🟢 U.S. federal government personnel, diplomats, and language students
🟢 Adult learners from diverse personal and professional backgrounds
🟢 Language instructors, tutors, and training organizations
Our services
🟢 Aquarela Brazilian Portuguese Series – trusted by learners and educators worldwide.
🟢 Customized Portuguese Instruction – online or in-person, tailored to your goals.
🟢 Translation & Interpretation (Portuguese ↔ English) – accurate, certified, professional.
🟢 Editing & Localization – refinement of educational and cultural content.
Why learners choose Aquarela
🟢 Expert-led: 18+ years of teaching and curriculum design.
🟢 Built on cultural immersion and authentic communication.
🟢 Clear, practical, and results-oriented learning approach.
🟢 Includes free audio and video for independent study.
“Aquarela isn’t just a textbook—it’s a full language and culture experience.”
What Sets Aquarela Apart
🟢 Real-world focus for adult learners
🟢 Integrated skills: speaking, listening, and grammar in harmony
🟢 Clear, culturally rich, and easy-to-follow approach
🟢 Free online audio and video resources available on our website
🟢 Trusted by educators, diplomats, and independent learners
