50 Brazilian Portuguese phrases.
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You're greeting someone in Brazil.
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Oi, bom dia!
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Choose a situation and start with three phrases you can use. Each numbered entry has its English meaning; some include a second example.
Say hello
Greetings & everyday courtesy
Oi, tudo bem?
Hi, how are you?
Bom dia!
Good morning!
Boa tarde!
Good afternoon!
Boa noite!
Good evening! / Good night!
Por favor
Please
Obrigado / Obrigada
Thank you (masculine / feminine)
De nada
You're welcome
Com licença
Excuse me
Até mais
See you later
A gente se vê
See you around
Find your way
Directions & getting help
Onde fica o mercado? Onde fica a farmácia?
Where is the market? Where is the pharmacy?
Você pode me ajudar?
Can you help me?
Qual ônibus eu deveria pegar para chegar lá?
Which bus should I take to get there?
Que horas são?
What time is it?
Posso ajudar?
Can I help?
Você fala inglês?
Do you speak English?
Eu não entendo
I don't understand
Você pode repetir?
Can you repeat that?
Como eu chego lá?
How do I get there?
Você mora aqui?
Do you live here?
Order something good
Cafés & restaurants
Eu quero uma cerveja, por favor
I'd like a beer, please
Uma água de coco gelada, por favor
A cold coconut water, please
Uma mesa para 2, por favor
A table for two, please
Uma água, por favor
A water, please
Um café, por favor
A coffee, please
O cardápio, por favor
The menu, please
Está delicioso!
It's delicious!
A conta, por favor!
The bill, please!
Vou pagar no débito
I'll pay by debit card
Você aceita um drink?
Would you like a drink?
Ask before you buy
Shopping & paying
Quanto custa?
How much does it cost?
Quanto custa isso? Quanto custa esta camisa?
How much does this cost? How much is this shirt?
Está caro
It's expensive
Posso pagar com cartão de crédito?
Can I pay by credit card?
Aceita dólares?
Do you accept dollars?
Tem desconto se eu comprar dois?
Is there a discount if I buy two?
Tem desconto se eu pagar com dinheiro?
Is there a discount if I pay in cash?
Eu vou levar dois
I'll take two
Vocês entregam em Copacabana?
Do you deliver to Copacabana?
Em quanto tempo fica pronto meu pedido?
How long until my order is ready?
Ask for help
When something doesn't go to plan
Socorro!
Help!
Preciso de um médico
I need a doctor
Onde fica a delegacia?
Where is the police station?
Perdi os meus documentos
I've lost my documents
Cuidado
Be careful
Eu preciso de ajuda
I need help
Eu estou perdido
I'm lost (masculine; use perdida for feminine)
Este lugar é seguro?
Is this place safe?
Tenho um problema, você pode chamar a polícia?
I have a problem. Can you call the police?
Onde posso encontrar um caixa eletrônico seguro?
Where can I find a safe ATM?
For obrigado / obrigada and perdido / perdida, choose the form that matches how you refer to yourself. Need a printed copy? The optional PDF is below.
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A few useful answers.
Can I read all 50 Portuguese phrases without downloading anything?
Yes. All 50 numbered entries and their English meanings are on this page, grouped into five everyday situations. No signup or app download is needed to read them.
How do I get the optional Portuguese phrases PDF?
Use the form in the printable guide section. The next screen has the free PDF download. New subscribers should also confirm their email to complete their subscription. Already subscribed? Open the download screen directly.
Can I listen to Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation?
This page includes a short listening practice and Bruno's recording of Quanto custa? The linked listening practice guide has a separate lesson to help you listen and repeat. The PDF itself does not contain audio recordings.
What can I practice in Real Life Portuguese?
The app offers everyday Brazilian Portuguese expressions, native audio, listening exercises and short lessons. Use the app page to explore a lesson preview, or open the App Store or Google Play listing. The phrase sheet is a separate written resource.
What should I practice first?
Choose three phrases for a situation you expect to encounter. Read their meanings, say them aloud, then try recalling them without looking. For obrigado and obrigada, use the form that matches how you refer to yourself. You can also use perdida instead of perdido.