Portuguese for everyday
Do you visit Portugal regularly? Do you have a second home there? Then you know that knowing a few words of Portuguese makes everything just that little bit easier. Portuguese people really appreciate it when you speak to them in their language. You don't have to be able to hold entire conversations right away. Just start with a friendly ‘bom dia!’ and see what happens.
A warm connection starts with a few words
Portugal is known for its friendly people. And you'll get that friendliness back more quickly if you give something back yourself, even if it's just an ‘obrigado’. Below are the basic expressions you need every day.
Ideal for getting started
| Olá | Hello |
| Bom dia | Good morning |
| Boa tarde | Good afternoon |
| Boa noite | Good evening night |
| Até logo | See you later |
| Até amanhã | See you tomorrow |
| Tchau | Bye |
| Tudo bem? | Everything okay? |
| Tudo ótimo | Everything's fine |
| Mais ou menos | Not bad |
| Obrigado/a | Thank you (m/f) |
| Por favor | Please (request) |
| Com licença | Excuse me/May I? |
| Desculpe | Sorry |
Short phrases, big impact
There are several short expressions that you hear all the time in Portuguese. These sometimes say more than a whole sentence.
| Está bem | All right/Okay |
| Pode ser | Could be/Fine |
| Sem problema | No problem |
| Não faz mal | Never mind |
| Que bom! | How nice! |
| Que pena! | What a pity! |
| Pois… | Well… (often used as a response) |
| É assim | It is what it is |
| Está a brincar?! | Are you serious?! |
| Claro! | Of course! |
These phrases will get you a long way and you'll feel at home more quickly.
Want to do more than just get by?
Want to understand your Portuguese neighbours when they enthuse about the village festival? Would you like to or explain something to the plumber yourself without Google Translate? Then it's time to delve deeper into the language.
At Regina Coeli, you can take an intensive and personalised Portuguese course. You will learn to communicate effectively in Portuguese in a way that suits you.
Learn Portuguese as a local
Would you like to know what it's like to really speak Portuguese? Take a look at the options for Portuguese courses at Regina Coeli. You are very welcome at Regina Coeli.
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