Over 200 terms and expressions you will need to communicate / get around in Brazil !
With some curious information on the background of some of these cool expressions.
EXTRA: Safety tips so you can enjoy your trip without any hiccups !
You will learn each expression with its translation to Portuguese (so you can recognize it when you see it written down in signs, menus, etc.); and how you should pronounce it.
Examples:
breakfast = café da manhã [kaah-feh daah main-an]
lunch = almoço [aul-mo-sso]
dinner/supper = jantar [xan-taahr]
left = esquerda [is-ker-da]
right = direita [di-rei-ta]
beach = praia [pra-i-a]
road = estrada [is-tra-da]
street = rua [rua]
avenue = avenida [ah-ve-ni-da]
shop = loja [loh-ja]
restaurant = restaurante [res-tau-ran-ti]
Summary:
- What to say when you arrive or leave
How to say hello and goodbye, ask how you are going, and other useful expressions you will need to be polite and mingle.
- Everyday phrases
Phrases that you will need to go around, shop, ask for help.
- In case of danger
How to ask for help, explain what you need, ask questions about safety and more.
- Things Brazilians will say to you
You not only need to know to say things you would normally say in your home country, but you absolutely need to understand common expressions Brazilians will say to you.
- Useful data
General useful data, like days of the week, months and other necessary details.
- Family
Learn how to talk about your family and pets
- Medical aid
How to express problems and ask for help
- Eating out
What you need to know about restaurants, dishes and drinks.
- Directions and places
How to know directions and common places that you will need to know to find your way around
- Numbers
Learn to say any number in Portuguese, and learn to read them when you find them written down.
Top five places to learn more Portuguese, Common Errors When Learning Portuguese
- Money
How to describe money quantities, with cents and everything. Also learn how to ask for discounts and more general sales terms.
EXTRA: myths and guidance on safety. What you really have to worry about, and what it’s exaggerated; how to stay safe.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: I am a Brazilian expat, living abroad for almost 6 years now. I wrote this book to bring you a different perspective from most other Brazilian Portuguese books, that are mostly written by foreigners that don't quite understand the culture and reality on the ground. I hope you enjoy.
With some curious information on the background of some of these cool expressions.
EXTRA: Safety tips so you can enjoy your trip without any hiccups !
You will learn each expression with its translation to Portuguese (so you can recognize it when you see it written down in signs, menus, etc.); and how you should pronounce it.
Examples:
breakfast = café da manhã [kaah-feh daah main-an]
lunch = almoço [aul-mo-sso]
dinner/supper = jantar [xan-taahr]
left = esquerda [is-ker-da]
right = direita [di-rei-ta]
beach = praia [pra-i-a]
road = estrada [is-tra-da]
street = rua [rua]
avenue = avenida [ah-ve-ni-da]
shop = loja [loh-ja]
restaurant = restaurante [res-tau-ran-ti]
Summary:
- What to say when you arrive or leave
How to say hello and goodbye, ask how you are going, and other useful expressions you will need to be polite and mingle.
- Everyday phrases
Phrases that you will need to go around, shop, ask for help.
- In case of danger
How to ask for help, explain what you need, ask questions about safety and more.
- Things Brazilians will say to you
You not only need to know to say things you would normally say in your home country, but you absolutely need to understand common expressions Brazilians will say to you.
- Useful data
General useful data, like days of the week, months and other necessary details.
- Family
Learn how to talk about your family and pets
- Medical aid
How to express problems and ask for help
- Eating out
What you need to know about restaurants, dishes and drinks.
- Directions and places
How to know directions and common places that you will need to know to find your way around
- Numbers
Learn to say any number in Portuguese, and learn to read them when you find them written down.
Top five places to learn more Portuguese, Common Errors When Learning Portuguese
- Money
How to describe money quantities, with cents and everything. Also learn how to ask for discounts and more general sales terms.
EXTRA: myths and guidance on safety. What you really have to worry about, and what it’s exaggerated; how to stay safe.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: I am a Brazilian expat, living abroad for almost 6 years now. I wrote this book to bring you a different perspective from most other Brazilian Portuguese books, that are mostly written by foreigners that don't quite understand the culture and reality on the ground. I hope you enjoy.
