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Tag: Traveler’s Vocabulary

  • The Gambia Tourist Vocabulary 

    The Gambia Tourist Vocabulary 

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    English is the official language of The Gambia and is widely understood. Wolof is a major local language, particularly common in urban and coastal areas like Banjul. Greetings are very important!(Note: Wolof spelling can vary slightly.)

  • Cabo Verde Tourist Vocabulary

    Cabo Verde Tourist Vocabulary

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    This table includes useful phrases in both Portuguese (PT), the official language,and Cape Verdean Creole (CV Creole), the national language spoken daily.Cape Verdean Creole has several dialects, you might encounter slight variations.In Portuguese, “Obrigado” is used by males, “Obrigada” by females for “Thank you”. “Obrigadu” in Creole is used by everyone. Flat Hal and Flat…

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

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

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    #flatstanley #flathal #brazil #portuguese Polite Phrases:Olá: HelloBom dia: Good morningBoa tarde: Good afternoon/eveningBoa noite: Good nightPor favor: PleaseObrigado/Obrigada: Thank you (Obrigado for male speakers, Obrigada for female speakers)De nada: You’re welcomeDesculpe: I’m sorry/Excuse meCom licença: Excuse me (to pass)Perdão: Excuse me (to get attention) Basic Questions/Requests:Quanto custa?: How much does it cost?Onde fica…?: Where is…?Você…