Portuguese: Essential Vocabulary for Beginners
The most important Portuguese words and phrases — greetings, common nouns, and everyday expressions.
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How do you say 'Hello' in Portuguese?
Olá (pronounced: oh-LAH). Context: Used as a standard, friendly greeting in both Brazil and Portugal.
What is the standard greeting for 'Good morning'?
Bom dia (pronounced: bohm JEE-ah in Brazil, bohm DEE-ah in Portugal). Context: Used from sunrise until noon.
How do you say 'Thank you' if you identify as male?
Obrigado (pronounced: oh-bree-GAH-doo). Context: In Portuguese, the ending must match the gender of the speaker.
What is the Portuguese phrase for 'The man'?
O homem (pronounced: oo OH-maym). Context: 'O' is the masculine definite article.
How do you say 'Please' in Portuguese?
Por favor (pronounced: poor fah-VOHR). Context: Essential polite phrase used in all social situations.
What are the numbers 1, 2, and 3 in Portuguese?
Um, dois, três (pronounced: oom, doysh/doys, trayss). Context: Basic counting; 'dois' can become 'duas' for feminine nouns.
How do you say 'Goodbye' informally?
Tchau (pronounced: chow). Context: Extremely common in Brazil; 'Adeus' is much more formal and final.
What is the Portuguese phrase for 'The woman'?
A mulher (pronounced: ah moo-LYEHR). Context: 'A' is the feminine definite article.
When should you use 'Boa tarde' versus 'Boa noite'?
'Boa tarde' is used from noon until sunset (Good afternoon); 'Boa noite' is used after sunset (Good evening/night).
What is the difference between the verbs 'Ser' and 'Estar'?
'Ser' is used for permanent characteristics (identity, origin), while 'Estar' is used for temporary states (mood, location).
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