Portuguese phrases: The basics
Speed:
- Sim.Yes. · Brazilians often answer by repeating the verb:
- Não.No.
- Por favor.Please.
- Obrigado.Thank you. · said by a man; a woman says
- Muito obrigada.Thank you very much. · said by a woman; a man says
- De nada.You're welcome. · Brazilians also say or
- Com licença.Excuse me. · to get past someone or to get someone's attention
- Desculpa.Sorry. · informal; polite:
- Não entendi.I didn't understand. · Brazilians usually say this in the past
- Pode repetir, por favor?Could you say that again, please?
- Pode falar mais devagar?Could you speak more slowly?
- Como se diz… em português?How do you say… in Portuguese?