Key Phrases
Isso é um problema
That's a problem
Você não perguntou
You didn't ask
Preciso pagar
I need to pay
Skills You'll Learn
Expressing issues
Expressar problemas
Discussing payment methods
Discutir métodos de pagamento
Problem-solving dialogue
Diálogo para resolver problemas
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are in Portugal, trying to pay for a service, but the provider informs you they only accept cash. You only have a card, so you need to negotiate on the spot to find a solution.
Bom dia, aceitam apenas dinheiro aqui?
Good morning, do you only accept cash here?
SIM, só aceitamos dinheiro.
Yes, we only accept cash.
Mas eu só tenho cartão. Podemos resolver de outra forma?
But I only have a card. Can we sort it out another way?
Hoje em dia, todos devem andar com dinheiro.
Nowadays, everyone should carry cash.
Isso é um problema. Não fui informado sobre isso.
That's a problem. I wasn't informed about this.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Bom dia!
Good morning!
This is a common greeting until lunchtime.
Using greetings in Portugal is seen as respectful and polite, so don't skip them!
Vocês
You (plural)
In Portuguese, we distinguish between singular 'você' and plural 'vocês'.
Using 'vocês' is informal but widely used in Portugal, especially in casual settings.
Aceitam
Accept
A verb that changes form depending on what's being accepted or who's accepting it.
Vocês aceitam
Do you accept
Common question in taxis or restaurants to confirm payment methods.
Apenas
Only
Works similarly to 'only' in English, placed before what's being restricted.
Dinheiro
Cash
Pronounced as 'jee-nee-eh-roo'.
Cash is still widely used in Portugal, especially in smaller towns or for minor transactions.
SIM
Yes
Portuguese for 'yes', pronounced 'seem'.
Often used emphatically, particularly when confirming something important.
Eu
I
The first person singular pronoun, often omitted unless needed for emphasis.
Só
Only
Can also mean 'just', depending on context.
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