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12 Essential Portuguese Phrases for Travel to Brazil

5 min readBy Adriely Góis

Olá! Vamos conversar. Some phrases earn their place because you will use them daily. These twelve carry most of your first week without overwhelming your memory.

The polite anchors

Bom dia. Boa tarde. Boa noite. Por favor. Obrigado or obrigada depending on your gender. Com licença. These open doors that any tourist phrasebook underestimates.

The practical six

Quanto custa. Onde fica. Posso pagar no cartão. Você fala inglês. Não entendi, pode repetir. A conta, por favor. Memorize them as a block.

Vocabulário · Take this with you

Com licença, onde fica o banheiro?Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
No fim do corredor.At the end of the hall.

Let's practice together

VocêCom licença, onde fica o banheiro?Excuse me, where is the bathroom?

AtendenteNo fim do corredor.At the end of the hall.

Adriely, sua professora brasileira. Te vejo na próxima aula.

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