How to say hello & more in Portuguese: 18 phrases + audio

Hello & how are you

1. Olá.

   Say it like: oh-LAH

   Hello.

   Neutral · Works almost anywhere, any time of day.
2. Olá a todos!

   Say it like: oh-LAH uh TOH-doosh

   Hi everyone!

   Informal · When you join a group that is already chatting.
3. Bom dia.

   Say it like: bohn DEE-uh

   Good morning.

   Neutral · In the morning.

Introducing yourself

1. Chamo-me …

   Say it like: SHAH-moo-muh

   My name is …

   Neutral · Add your first name.
2. Como se chama?

   Say it like: KOH-moo suh SHAH-muh

   What is your name? (polite)

   Formal · For hosts, older people or formal settings.
3. Como te chamas?

   Say it like: KOH-moo tuh SHAH-mush

   What's your name?

   Informal · Among peers at a relaxed event.

Small talk

1. Já cá tinhas vindo?

   Say it like: zhah KAH TEE-nyush VEEN-doo

   Have you been here before?

   Informal · An easy way to start a chat.
2. Este sítio é muito giro.

   Say it like: EHSHT SEE-tyoo EH MWEEN-too ZHEE-roo

   It's a really nice place.

   Informal · A friendly comment about the venue.
3. Há quanto tempo vives cá?

   Say it like: ah KWAHN-too TEHM-poo VEE-vush KAH

   How long have you lived here?

   Informal · Locals and expats both like this question.

Understanding each other

1. Desculpa, não percebi.

   Say it like: dish-KOOL-puh, nown pehr-suh-BEE

   Sorry, I didn't understand.

   Informal · Honest and polite: people will help.
2. Pode repetir, por favor?

   Say it like: POHD ruh-puh-TEER, poor fuh-VOHR

   Could you repeat that, please?

   Formal · A polite way to hear it again.
3. Podes falar mais devagar, por favor?

   Say it like: POH-dush fuh-LAHR mysh duh-vuh-GAHR, poor fuh-VOHR

   Could you speak more slowly, please?

   Informal · Nobody minds: it's a common request.

Coffee & plans

1. Vamos tomar um café um dia destes?

   Say it like: VAH-moosh too-MAHR oon kuh-FEH oon DEE-uh DESH-tush

   Shall we get a coffee sometime?

   Informal · A friendly, low-pressure invite after a good chat.
2. Queres vir connosco?

   Say it like: KEH-rush veer koh-NOHSH-koo

   Would you like to join us?

   Informal · Include someone who is standing alone.
3. Estás livre este fim de semana?

   Say it like: shTAHSH LEE-vruh EHSHT feen duh suh-MAH-nuh

   Are you free this weekend?

   Informal · A relaxed way to suggest plans.

Contacts & goodbye

1. Mantemos o contacto?

   Say it like: mahn-TEH-moosh oo kohn-TAH-too

   Shall we stay in touch?

   Neutral · Polite, with no pressure.
2. Este é o meu número.

   Say it like: EHSHT EH oo MEH-oo NOO-muh-roo

   Here's my number.

   Neutral · Only share it if you feel comfortable.
3. Manda-me mensagem quando quiseres.

   Say it like: MAHN-duh-muh mehn-SAH-zhayn KWAHN-doo kee-ZEH-rush

   Message me anytime.

   Informal · A friendly follow-up after exchanging contacts.

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