Portuguese, a Romance language, is primarily spoken in Portugal and Brazil, with differences in dialect, pronunciation, and some vocabulary. It’s also spoken in former Portuguese colonies such as Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and East Timor. Learning Portuguese can open up a world of cultural, historical, and social experiences. This lesson covers essential conversational phrases and questions in Portuguese, aiming to facilitate various social interactions across different Portuguese-speaking countries.

Greetings

• Hello/Hi – “Olá” / “Oi”
• Good morning – “Bom dia”
• Good afternoon – “Boa tarde”
• Good evening – “Boa noite” (also used for “Goodnight”)
• Goodbye – “Adeus” (more formal) / “Tchau” (informal)

Introducing Yourself or Others

• My name is [name]. – “Meu nome é [name].” / “Eu me chamo [name].”
• This is [name]. – “Este(a) é [name].”
• I am from [country]. – “Eu sou de [country].”
• I live in [city/place]. – “Eu moro em [city/place].”

Asking for Directions or People

• Where is the [place]? – “Onde fica [place]?”
• How do I get to [place]? – “Como eu chego em [place]?”
• Is this the way to [place]? – “É por aqui para [place]?”
• Can you show me on the map? – “Você pode me mostrar no mapa?”

Solving a Misunderstanding

• Sorry, I don’t understand. – “Desculpa, eu não entendo.”
• Can you please repeat that? – “Você pode repetir, por favor?”
• I mean… – “Eu quero dizer…”
• What does [word] mean? – “O que significa [word]?”

Farewell Expressions

• See you later – “Até mais” / “Até logo”
• Take care – “Se cuida”
• Have a good day – “Tenha um bom dia”

Travel and Dining

• I would like to book a room. – “Eu gostaria de reservar um quarto.”
• Can I see the menu, please? – “Posso ver o menu, por favor?”
• I am vegetarian. – “Eu sou vegetariano(a).”
• The bill, please. – “A conta, por favor.”

Shopping

• How much does this cost? – “Quanto custa isso?”
• Do you have this in another size? – “Você tem isso em outro tamanho?”
• I’m just looking, thanks. – “Só estou olhando, obrigado(a).”
• Can I pay by card? – “Posso pagar com cartão?”

Dating and Love

• You look beautiful. (to a woman) / You look handsome. (to a man) – “Você está linda(o).”
• I miss you. – “Eu sinto sua falta.”
• I love you. – “Eu te amo.”
• Would you like to go out with me? – “Você gostaria de sair comigo?”

Emergencies

• Help! – “Socorro!”
• Call the police! – “Chame a polícia!”
• I need a doctor. – “Eu preciso de um médico.”
• Where is the nearest hospital? – “Onde fica o hospital mais próximo?”

These phrases offer a foundation for basic communication in Portuguese. Practice speaking and listening regularly, engage with Portuguese media, and don’t hesitate to converse with native speakers. Remember, language learning is a journey—embrace mistakes as learning opportunities and continue to explore the linguistic and cultural nuances of Portuguese-speaking countries.