Brazil Travel Guide: Portuguese Phrasebook. Useful Portuguese Words and Phrases.

If you are a person who enjoys traveling and would really want to get around in new places, you will definitely want to learn at least some of the basics of the country’s language. This is extremely useful since communication is the only way to get the information you need while visiting the country. It is not really required that you are very proficient with the language, but knowing how to get yourself across to locals even in the simplest way can be a great help not only for information but even to make new friends as well.It is not always easy to follow a map. It is actually easier to just ask for directions. However, it is best that you brush up on a few basic words and phrases in the local language of the country you are traveling to. It can be quite scary to get lost in unfamiliar surroundings and you do not know how to communicate with the locals. Whether you are asking simple questions or listening to answer, it is very important that you understand what you are talking about and the response that you are getting. It is also a sign of respect and appreciation if you at least try to converse in the local language. If you are planning to stay longer in a new country for business or study, it will be ideal to enroll in a language class. However, if you are just going to be in the country for a short period of time, a phrase book will help you to get along. Our pocket Brazil Travel Guide has a section on some useful words and phrases in the local language of your destination. It’s your simple reference tool for basic greetings, when you go shopping and when having a meal at a restaurant.

Reading out a menu can also be a challenge, as well as asking a waiter to bring you what you want to eat. Then of course, there are the usual greetings that you will want to learn so that you are able to show locals that you have made it a point to learn a bit about how they communicate with one another. This way, you can also be as polite as you can possibly be and most probably win the hearts of the locals while you are at it).

Useful Brazilian Portuguese Words and Phrases you can Use in Brazil

Brazil’s primary language is Portuguese and our Brazil Travel Guide has not only included some of the most useful words and phrases you can make use of while visiting the country, but also loads of other information divided into different sections.

Enjoy learning these everyday words and phrases in Brazilian Portuguese!

Brazil Useful Words and Phrases – Basic Greetings

Good morning

Good afternoon

Good evening and Good night

Goodbye and until we meet again

How’s it going?

Farewell

Hi and hey

What is your name?

My name is …

This is my friend/boyfriend/husband

This is my friend/girlfriend/wife

It is a pleasure to meet you

Do you speak English?

Please

Do you understand?

I do not understand

Thank you

Excuse me

When?

At what time?

You are welcome

No problem

Bom dia

Boa tarde

Boa noite

Até já

Tudo bem?

Adeus

Oi!

Qual é o seu nome?

Meu nome é…

Este é meu amigo/namorado/marido

Este é minha amiga/namorada/mulher

Muito prazer

Fala ingles?

Por favor

Entendeu?

Não entendo

Obrigado

Desculpe

Quando?

A que horas?

De nada

Não tem problema / Não faz mal

Brazil Useful Words and Phrases (Asking for Directions)

Where is the bus station?

Where is the bus stop?

Where is the taxi stand?

Where is the subway station?

Where is the airport

Round trip ticket to …

What time does the bus/plane leave?

How long will the trip take?

Map

Service station

Transportation

Car

Train

Boat

Taxi

Bus

Plain

Stop

Ticket

Car Rental

Onde é rodoviária?

Onde é o ponte de ônibus?

Onde é o ponto de taxi?

Onde é a estacão do metro?

Onde é o aeroporto?

Uma passagem de ida e volta para…

Que horas sai o ônibus/avião?

Quantas horas são de viagem?

Mapa

Posto de gasolina

Transporte

Carro

Trem

Barco

Taxi

Onibus

Avião

Parar

Bilhete

Locadora

Brazil Useful Words and Phrases (Places)

Airport

Beach

Train station

Bus station

Tourism office

Post office

Police station

Embassy

Ticket office

Pharmacy

Bank

Doctor

Aeroporto

Praia

Estacão de trem

Estacão de ónibus

Posto turístico

Correios

Delegacia de policia

Embaixada

Bilheteira

Farmácia

Banco

Médico

Brazil Useful Words and Phrases – When Shopping

Money

Coins

Receipt

Expensive

Cheap

How much is this?

How much does it cost?

Where can I buy?

How many?

I don’t have small change

Can I pay with credit card?

Buy

Sell

Store/Shop

Restrooms

Open

Closed

Dinheiro

Moedas

Recibo

Caro

Barato

Quanto custa isto?

Quanto custa?

Onde posso comprar?

Quantos?

Eu não tenho trocado

Posso pagar com cartão de crédito?

Comprar

Vender

Loja

Banheiro

Aberto

Fechado

Brazil Useful Words and Phrases (When Dining Out)

I have a reservation for 5 people

I would like a table by the window

I would like a beer

Waiter, one more coke please

Waiter, the bill please

What is the dish of the day?

What do you recommend?

I want my steak well done

I want my steak medium

I want my steak rare

I am going to order a salad

Can you bring me more bread please?

The bill, please

Breakfast

Fiz uma reserve para cinco pessoas

Quero uma mesa perto de janela

Quero uma cerveja

Garcom, mais uma coca, por favor

Garcom, a conta, por favor

Qual é o prato do dia?

O que o senhor recomenda?

Quero meu bife bem pasado

Quero meu bife ao ponto

Quero meu bife mal passado

Vou pedir uma salada

O senhor pode me trazer mais pão?

A conta, se faz favor

pequeno almoço

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