{"id":2229,"date":"2014-06-13T15:12:59","date_gmt":"2014-06-13T15:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.listenandlearn.org\/blog\/?p=2229"},"modified":"2014-06-13T15:13:54","modified_gmt":"2014-06-13T15:13:54","slug":"7-perfect-brazilian-portuguese-phrases-for-tourists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.listenandlearn.org\/blog\/7-perfect-brazilian-portuguese-phrases-for-tourists\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Perfect Brazilian Portuguese Phrases for Tourists"},"content":{"rendered":"

I met a Brazilian couple in Egypt while travelling and they sold me on a visit to the country without having to say very much. The same was true for the incredibly intelligent Brazilian students I taught this summer. A country filled with contradictory elements like the favelas<\/i> and 4 star hotels, there are so many amazing things to see and experience in Brazil including the current FIFA World Cup! Why not check out these phrases to help prepare you for your trip:<\/p>\n

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Photo by Barrazine da Barra<\/p><\/div>\n

1. Fala ingl\u00eas?<\/h3>\n

Meaning: \u00a0Do you speak English?<\/b> A key phrase in any place you may travel. Chances are in most popular cities you will find people who can speak English in tourist areas. Outside of that, many Brazilians can read and write well in English but their conversational skills may be lacking. This gives you the perfect opportunity to practice your Brazilian Portuguese!<\/p>\n

2. N\u00e3o entendo<\/h3>\n

Meaning: I don't understand.<\/b> The N\u00e3o is pronounced like \u2018now\u2019 and the second e in \u2018entendo\u2019 should be drawn out slightly as that is where the stress lies. When in doubt, stick with this phrase, as many locals will only speak faster and with more enthusiasm if they think you\u2019re fully on track with the conversation.<\/p>\n

3. N\u00e3o faz mal<\/h3>\n

Meaning: That's all right.<\/b> Something you\u2019ll hear quite a lot from locals in conversation. It\u2019s a bit like \u201cNo worries\u201d or \u201cNo problem\u201d in its usage and it literally means \u201cIt doesn\u2019t hurt\u201d. \u00a0You can throw this around in conversation with anyone, as it doesn\u2019t necessarily lack register or insult.<\/p>\n

4. Fala s\u00e9rio!<\/h3>\n

Meaning: No way!<\/b>You\u2019re kidding!<\/b> For the pronunciation imagine replacing the r with a \u2018d\u2019 as it sounds more like \u201csay-dee- oh\u201d. You would use this whenever you think someone is pulling your leg, or when you\u2019re astonished by something. You can also say N\u00e3o acredito<\/i> (here, pronounce the d as a j \u201cakrejeetoh\u201d) which means \u201cI can\u2019t believe it!\u201d<\/p>\n

5. Que saudade!<\/h3>\n

Meaning: Well, this is a bit of a tricky one to give a precise meaning to.<\/b> Think of it like an expression encompassing nostalgia and the pain for something that once was. Pronounce it like \u201cKay sah-ooh-dah-jee\u201d and don\u2019t be surprised if you see Saudades<\/i> at the end of an email between good friends that haven\u2019t seen each other in quite some time.<\/p>\n

6. Pois n\u00e3o?<\/h3>\n

Meaning: Can I help you?<\/b> You will hear this over the phone or in shops as you enter quite a bit in Brazil. The same can be said for its use in restaurants. The \u2018pois\u2019 is pronounced like \u201cpoh-eez\u201d. It literally means \u2018because no\u2019<\/p>\n

7. Cad\u00ea o p\u00eanalti?<\/h3>\n

Meaning: Where\u2019s the penalty?<\/b> This will be particularly useful for any one traveling to Brazil intending to take in a football\/soccer match. This doesn\u2019t just have to be during the World Cup of course, as Brazil has amazing football whenever you choose to view it. Use it the same way you would if the \u2018blind\u2019 referee ignored that obviously outrageous penalty back home; by shouting it loudly and with more than a slight modicum of anger at the television or playing field.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Mark Hillary<\/p><\/div>\n

Want to see how good your Portuguese is before heading off to Brazil? Why not try one of our level tests\u00a0<\/i>here?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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