Fale devagar
Speak slowly
Language note: 'Fale' uses a soft 'l', similar to 'll' in 'million'.
Culture note: People appreciate when you mention you're learning, and will usually try to help by speaking slower.
Context: The barista repeats slowly, but the tourist needs it to be even slower.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Fale
[Fah-lee]
Speak
To verbalize words.
Fale mais alto, por favor.
Speak louder, please.
devagar
[Deh-vah-gar]
slowly
In a gradual or undeveloped manner.
Ele fala devagar para ser entendido.
He speaks slowly to be understood.
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