Which Portuguese phrases are essential before visiting Brazil?

Here are some essential Portuguese phrases you should learn before visiting Brazil:

Greetings:

• Olá: Hello (informal)
• Oi: Hi (very informal)
• Bom dia: Good morning
• Boa tarde: Good afternoon
• Boa noite: Good evening
• Tudo bem?: How are you?
• Estou bem, obrigado(a): I’m fine, thank you (masculine/feminine)

Basic Communication:

• Por favor: Please
• Obrigado(a): Thank you (masculine/feminine)
• De nada: You’re welcome
• Desculpe: Excuse me
• Sim: Yes
• Não: No
• Não entendo: I don’t understand
• Pode falar mais devagar, por favor?: Can you speak slower, please?
• Como se diz…?: How do you say…?

At the Restaurant:

• Eu gostaria de…: I would like…
• A conta, por favor: The bill, please
• Estava delicioso(a): It was delicious (masculine/feminine)
• Posso ter…?: May I have…?
• Mais água, por favor: More water, please

Directions:

• Onde fica…?: Where is…?
• Como chego a…?: How do I get to…?
• Direto, por favor: Straight ahead, please
• À direita/esquerda: To the right/left
• Por aqui, por favor: This way, please

Shopping:

• Quanto custa?: How much is this?
• Aceita cartão de crédito?: Do you accept credit cards?
• Posso trocar?: Can I exchange this?
• Eu procuro…: I’m looking for…
• Tamanho…: Size…

Emergencies:

• Socorro!: Help!
• Por favor, me chame um médico/a enfermeira.: Please call me a doctor/nurse.
• Não estou me sentindo bem.: I’m not feeling well.
• Onde fica o banheiro?: Where is the bathroom?
• Preciso de ajuda.: I need help.

Other Useful Phrases:

• Fale inglês?: Do you speak English?
• Feliz aniversário!: Happy birthday!
• Boa viagem!: Have a good trip!
• Até logo!: See you soon!

Learning these basic phrases will help you communicate with locals and enhance your overall experience in Brazil. It’s always appreciated by locals when visitors make an effort to learn their language.

Here are some additional resources to help you learn Portuguese:

• Duolingo: A free language learning app with gamified lessons.
• Memrise: Another free language learning app with flashcards and spaced repetition techniques.
• Babbel: A paid language learning app with comprehensive courses and personalized learning paths.
• italki: A platform to find online tutors for personalized Portuguese lessons.
• Pimsleur: Audio-based language learning program with a focus on speaking and listening.

By using these resources and practicing regularly, you can gain a basic level of Portuguese before your trip to Brazil.