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Revision as of 12:53, 12 March 2023
Greetings, everyone! Getting started with a new language can be quite daunting, but fear not! As a Portuguese language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am here to help you learn the basics of Portuguese. This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course," and in this unit, we will cover greetings and basic phrases. This unit is designed for complete beginners, and by the end of it, you will be able to greet people, introduce yourself and talk about common situations like ordering food, asking for directions, or buying tickets.
Let's begin with the basics, shall we?
Greetings
First impressions are important, and learning how to greet people in Portuguese is an essential part of communicating in this beautiful language. Here are some Portuguese greetings that you can learn:
Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
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Olá | oh-LAH | Hello |
Bom dia | bown DEE-uh | Good morning |
Boa tarde | bown TAR-deh | Good afternoon |
Boa noite | bown NOY-teh | Good evening/night |
Tchau | chow | Bye |
Adeus | ah-DEH-oosh | Goodbye |
It's also important to know how to introduce yourself. Here's an example:
Eu sou [name]. (eh-ooh soh [name]) - I am [name].
Basic Phrases
In this section, we will cover some basic Portuguese phrases that can help you in common situations.
Ordering Food
When you're in a restaurant or a cafe, and you're ready to order, these phrases can come in handy:
Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
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Eu quero... | eh-ooh KEH-roo... | I want... |
Por favor | pohr fah-VOHR | Please |
O cardápio, por favor | oh kahr-DUH-pee-oh, pohr fah-VOHR | The menu, please |
A conta, por favor | ah KOHN-tah, pohr fah-VOHR | The bill/check, please |
O garçom/a garçonete, por favor | oh gahr-SOHM/ah gahr-soh-NEH-teh, pohr fah-VOHR | The waiter/waitress, please |
Onde fica o banheiro? | OHn-deh FEE-ka oh bahn-YEH-roh? | Where is the restroom? |
Água sem gás | AH-gwah sehng gahz | Water without gas |
Asking for Directions
If you're lost, or you need help finding your way, here are some phrases that can help:
Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
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Desculpe, você pode me ajudar? | dehs-KOOL-peh, voh-SEH POH-deh mey ah-joo-DAHR? | Excuse me, can you help me? |
Onde fica [place]? | OHn-deh FEE-ka [place]? | Where is [place]? |
À direita | ah dee-RAY-tah | To the right |
À esquerda | ah ess-KEHR-dah | To the left |
Em frente | ehn FREHN-chee | Straight ahead |
Aqui | ah-KEE | Here |
Ali | ah-LEE | There |
Buying Tickets
If you're traveling, or you need to buy tickets for an event, use these phrases:
Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
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Um bilhete, por favor | oong bee-LYEH-teh, pohr fah-VOHR | One ticket, please |
Quanto custa? | KWAHN-tooh KOOS-tah? | How much does it cost? |
Que horas começa? | keh OH-rahsh koh-MEH-sah? | What time does it start? |
Que horas termina? | keh OH-rahsh teh-r-MEE-nah? | What time does it end? |
Eu gostaria de um assento na janela/corredor | eh-ooh gohs-TAH-ree-ah deh oong ah-SEHn-toh nah jah-NEH-lah/kohr-deh-ROR | I would like a window/aisle seat |
Remember, practice makes perfect! Take some time to practice these phrases until you feel comfortable using them in conversation. You'll be surprised how quickly you can pick up basic Portuguese phrases with a little bit of practice.
Sources
Videos
20 Portuguese Words for Everyday Life - Basic Vocabulary #1 ...
100 Portuguese Words for Everyday Life - Basic Vocabulary #5 ...
Learn Portuguese: 150 Basic Portuguese Phrases - YouTube
40 Portuguese Words for Everyday Life - Basic Vocabulary #2 ...