10 Portuguese Phrases Everyone Should Know in Order Survive in Brazil

Hello - Oi

* A very common expression to either greet somebody or to start a conversation is "Oi, tudo bem?" - Hello, how are you?

To ask for an information: Hi, I am American, Chinese... Can you give me an information? - Oi, Sou americano. Podes me dar uma informacao?

Good morning - bom dia

Good afternoon - boa tarde

Good evening - boa noite. Boa noite is used when entering or leaving.

Please - por favor

Excuse me - com licenca

Thanks - obrigado

Can you help me? - Podes me ajudar ?

Where is the toalet? - Onde e o banheiro?

Where is the emergency hospital? - Onde e o Pronto Socorro?

How much does it cost? - Quanto custa?

Can I use the credit card? - Posso pagar com cartao de credito?

* some stores or supermarkets don't accept credit cards only cash or checks.