Here’s a helpful phrase list for a tourist in Brazil, focusing on Brazilian Portuguese.

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Polite Phrases:
Olá: Hello
Bom dia: Good morning
Boa tarde: Good afternoon/evening
Boa noite: Good night
Por favor: Please
Obrigado/Obrigada: Thank you (Obrigado for male speakers, Obrigada for female speakers)
De nada: You’re welcome
Desculpe: I’m sorry/Excuse me
Com licença: Excuse me (to pass)
Perdão: Excuse me (to get attention)

Anthurium, also commonly known as the flamingo flower or laceleaf.

Basic Questions/Requests:
Quanto custa?: How much does it cost?
Onde fica…?: Where is…?
Você fala inglês?: Do you speak English?
Não entendo: I don’t understand
Um momento: One moment
Eu gostaria de…: I would like…
Pode me ajudar?: Can you help me?


Rangoon Creeper, also known by its scientific name Combretum indicum (formerly Quisqualis indica)

Other Useful Words:
Sim: Yes
Não: No
Água: Water
Comida: Food
Banheiro: Bathroom
Ajuda: Help
Praia: Beach
Restaurante: Restaurant
Mercado: Market
Taxi: Taxi
Ônibus: Bus
Saúde: Cheers (when toasting)
Tudo bem?: Are you okay?/Everything good?
Tudo bem!: Everything is good!


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