Useful Words and Phrases

Useful words and phrases

 

When on holiday in a foreign country, it is important to respect the language and try and speak a few phrases. Don’t worry about getting it wrong, just making the effort to try will please many Portuguese people. Try ordering a drink at your hotel bar, or even just say hello to your bus driver, every little counts!
Welcome to Portugal
Bem-vindo a Portugal!
This is the best holiday I've ever had!
Foram as melhores ferias que eu já tive!
Hello
Olá
Goodbye
Adeus
Yes
Sim
No
Não
Please
Se faz favor
Excuse me
Desculpe
Help
Ajuda
Thank you
Obrigado [Male speaker]
Obrigada [Female speaker]
Thank you very much!
Obrigadíssimo [Male speaker]
Obrigadíssima [Female speaker]
Today
Hoje
Tomorrow
Amanhã
Yesterday
Ontern
How much does it cost?
Quanto custa?
Open
Aberto
Closed
Fechado
Bank
Banco
Bureau de Change
Casa de câmbio
Pound sterling
Libra esterlina
Restaurant
Restaurante
Café
Café
Menu
Ementa
Wine list
Lista de vinhos
Lunch
Almoço
Dinner
Jantar
Airport
Aeroporto
Ticket
Bilhete
 

 

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