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Top 50 phrases to get by Portugal - Portuguese lesson
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Top 50 phrases to get by PortugalEssential communication

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Key Phrases

Olá

Hello

Fala inglês?

Do you speak English?

Adeus

Goodbye

Skills You'll Learn

Basic conversational skills

Habilidades conversacionais básicas

Inquiring about languages

Perguntar sobre idiomas

Polite farewells

Despedidas educadas

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

👋

Olá

Hello

An informal greeting used throughout the day.

In Portugal, a friendly 'Olá' can go a long way to break the ice!

🙏

Obrigado/Obrigada

Thank you (m/f)

Use 'Obrigado' if you're male and 'Obrigada' if you're female.

Expressing gratitude is highly appreciated in Portuguese culture.

😊

De nada

You're welcome

Literally means 'of nothing'.

A common polite response to 'Obrigado/a'.

🙇

Desculpe

Sorry/Excuse me

Use this to apologize or gain someone's attention.

Politeness is key in Portugal, so don’t hesitate to use this word!

👋

Adeus

Goodbye

The formal way to say goodbye, though less common than 'Tchau'.

Portugal has a warm culture, often favoring a friendly 'Tchau' for farewells.

👍

Sim

Yes

Short and straightforward!

This simple affirmation is universally understood.

👎

Não

No

Pronounce it like 'now'.

Directness is appreciated in Portuguese conversations.

🙏

Por favor

Please

Can be placed at the beginning or end of a request.

Politeness is essential; this phrase is used frequently.

❓🤔

Não compreendo

I don't understand

Helpful when you're puzzled!

It's okay not to understand—locals appreciate your effort to communicate.

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