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Portuguese beaches - Water photo created by wirestock - www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Are you already thinking about booking your flight? Then make sure you look at this list of\u00a0Portuguese phrases to help you along during your stay!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ready to visit Portugal or Brazil? Join our custom-made courses in your city or online and take your Portuguese skills to the next level!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n<\/p><\/div>\n People photo created by wayhomestudio - www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n One doesn\u2019t need to be an expert on Portuguese etiquette to know that you\u2019re expected to say hello and goodbye when you start and end a conversation. So, you would do well to start with these simple words:<\/p>\n Hello = Ol\u00e1<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n Goodbye = Adeus<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n However, if you really want to get people to like you, there are a couple of magical Portuguese phrases that you\u2019ll want to remember.<\/p>\n Please = Por favor<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n Thank you = Obrigado<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n Excuse me = D<\/i><\/em>esculpe<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n But of course, you haven\u2019t travelled this far just to exchange a few pleasantries with strangers. In fact, the reason for your visit might be that you\u2019ve finally decided to visit your Portuguese-speaking relatives.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Coffee photo created by javi_indy - www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Let\u2019s take a look at a few expressions that might come in handy if you\u2019re trying to bond with friends and family, then.<\/p>\n It\u2019s so nice to see you again = \u00a0\u00c9 t\u00e3o bom ver<\/i><\/em>-te<\/i><\/em>\u00a0de novo.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n How have you been? = Como <\/i><\/em>tu<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>te<\/i><\/em>ns<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>estado<\/i><\/em>?<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n How is your\u2026= Como est\u00e1\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n your mother = sua <\/i><\/em>m\u00e3e<\/i><\/em>?<\/p>\n your father\u00a0= seu <\/i><\/em>pai<\/i><\/em>?<\/p>\n your brother\u00a0= seu <\/i><\/em>irm\u00e3o<\/i><\/em>?<\/p>\n your sister\u00a0= sua <\/i><\/em>irm\u00e3<\/i><\/em>?<\/p>\n your wife = sua <\/i><\/em>esposa<\/i><\/em>?<\/p>\n your husband = seu <\/i><\/em>marido<\/i><\/em>?<\/p>\n By asking these types of questions, you can show your family and friends not only that you care about their lives but also that you\u2019ve made an effort to talk to them in their own language.<\/p>\n Do you know what would be really great, though? If you could tell them a few things about yourself. (Believe us, you don\u2019t want to let your great aunt do all the talking!)<\/p>\n Besides, telling a few basic things about yourself in Portuguese is not as hard as it may sound. If you stick to the following Portuguese phrases, it shouldn\u2019t be too challenging.<\/p>\n My family is doing very well = Minha<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>fam\u00edlia<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>est\u00e1<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>muito<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>bem<\/i><\/em>.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019m single \/ married \/ divorced \u00a0= Sou solteiro \/ casado \/ divorciado<\/i><\/em>.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n My daughter \/ son has started \/ finished college\u00a0= Minha<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>filha<\/i><\/em>\u00a0\/ <\/i><\/em>filho<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>come\u00e7ou<\/i><\/em>\u00a0\/ <\/i><\/em>terminou<\/i><\/em>\u00a0a <\/i><\/em>faculdade<\/i><\/em>.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019ve changed jobs last year \u00a0= Eu mudei de emprego <\/i><\/em>o <\/i><\/em>ano passado<\/i><\/em>.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The hottest professional areas for foreigners in the Portuguese job market are tourism, hospitality, start-ups and call centres. Some of these positions demand a high level of spoken English, so if English is your native language, then you\u2019re very likely to find a job. (Oh, come on, was that really a sigh of relief?)<\/p>\n However (yes, however!),\u00a0further opportunities and advantages will come your way if you also show that you can speak another European language, especially if it\u2019s Portuguese.<\/p>\n Business photo created by aleksandarlittlewolf - www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n If you\u2019re looking for the job of your dreams in Portugal then\u00a0you might want to memorise these Portuguese phrases. Write them down, say them out loud, pin them to your refrigerator, do whatever you have to do so you won\u2019t forget them! No, seriously. They might make a huge difference if you\u2019re ever called for an interview.<\/p>\n Thank you for meeting with me today = Obrigado por se encontrar comigo hoje.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n The description for this position perfectly matches my qualifications = A descri\u00e7\u00e3o do <\/i><\/em> I can learn the job duties fast \u00a0= Posso aprender as fun\u00e7\u00f5es do trabalho rapidamente.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n I have experience in this area = Eu tenho experiencia nesta area.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n I believe I can do this job well = Acredito que posso fazer bem este trabalh<\/i><\/em>o.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n People photo created by gpointstudio - www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Are you travelling for pleasure? That makes a lot of sense. After all, Portugal is a fascinating destination, thanks to its rich history and magnificent landscapes. (Not to mention its gorgeous people!)<\/p>\n What is more, by learning the Portuguese phrases below you can go on vacation not only to Portugal but also to Brazil, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Mozambique.<\/p>\n Where is the nearest\u2026? = Onde<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>fica<\/i><\/em>\u00a0o _____ <\/i><\/em>mais<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>pr\u00f3ximo<\/i><\/em>?<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n bank = banco<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n hospital = hospital<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n bar = bar<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n hotel = hotel<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n How much is this? = Quanto<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>custa isto<\/i><\/em>?<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n Can I pay by credit card? = Posso pagar com cart\u00e3o de cr\u00e9dito?<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n Can I have a\u2026 = Posso<\/i><\/em>\u00a0comer\u2026?<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n a burger = um hamb\u00farguer<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n a beer = uma cerveja<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n a pizza = uma<\/i><\/em>\u00a0piza<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n a sandwich = um <\/i><\/em>sandu\u00edche<\/p>\n No matter what\u00a0your motivation for visiting Portugal is (or any other Portuguese-speaking country), these Portuguese phrases should be enough to help you along and make your experience easier and more enjoyable.<\/p>\n Want to\u00a0do some more learning? Then make sure you check out our list\u00a0of the\u00a0best YouTube channels to help you learn Portuguese<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and this handy post\u00a0about websites you can visit to brush up on your Portuguese speaking skills.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n If you think you\u2019ve memorised enough Portuguese phrases and you\u2019re ready to do some interactive learning, book one of our one-to-one lessons with native teachers! Explore our website<\/u><\/a>\u00a0now to find out everything you need to know about our methodology!The Essentials<\/h2>\n
Essential Portuguese Words and Phrases<\/h3>\n
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\nWhether travelling for leisure or to expand your career abroad,\u00a0there are certain Portuguese phrases you need to know before you get on the plane.<\/p>\n![\"Tourist](\"https:\/\/www.listenandlearn.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/friendly-positive-smiling-young-afro-american-man-trendy-hat-shades-holding-smartphone-waving-hand-hailing-friends-while-having-walk-city-beach-min-1024x683.jpg\")
Reconnecting With People<\/h2>\n
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Looking for a Job<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/i><\/em>trabalho se alinha perfeitamente <\/i><\/em>com minhas qualifica\u00e7\u00f5es.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\nPortuguese Phrases for Tourists<\/h2>\n
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