Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Learn essential Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
Greetings & politeness
| Português Brasileiro | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Olá | Hello / Hi | |
| Tchau | Goodbye | |
| Obrigado / Obrigada | Thank you | |
| Por favor | Please | |
| Com licença | Excuse me / Sorry | |
| Sim | Yes | |
| Não | No | |
| De nada | You're welcome |
Essential expressions
| Português Brasileiro | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Não entendo | I don't understand | |
| Você fala inglês? | Do you speak English? | |
| Quanto custa? | How much does it cost? | |
| Onde fica...? | Where is...? | |
| Água | Water | |
| Socorro! | Help! | |
| Meu nome é... | My name is... |
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