Brazilian Portuguese
Learn Brazilian Portuguese, from first words to fluent reading
A course from A1 to C2 built on the words people actually use most, with grammar explained in your language. Free to train, no account needed.
Six levels
Each level is a set of units: grammar, phrases, words and a reading text that work together.
10,000
words, by frequency
1,784
verbs with full tables
2,522
phrases, each broken down
110
grammar topics
93
phrasebook sets
276
word lists
129
graded texts
Exercises
Everything in the course is also a page you can read, look up and train from.
Guides & articles · 28
Long reads on Brazilian Portuguese: pronunciation, word lists, tips and comparisons.
- Good Morning in Portuguese: Bom Dia, Explained ProperlyTwo words, one nasal vowel, and a surprising amount of Brazilian social glue.
- How to Say Good Night in Portuguese: Boa Noite, Bons Sonhos & MoreOne phrase covers both good evening and good night, and here's exactly when to switch it on.
- Goodbye in Portuguese: Tchau, Até Logo & 13 Ways to Say ByeTchau is the one you'll use every day. Adeus is the one you'll want to avoid, and here's why.
- How Are You in Portuguese: Tudo Bem and How to Answer ItOne phrase does the asking and the answering, and Brazilians loop it back and forth all day long.
- Yes in Portuguese: Sim, and the Answer Brazilians Actually UseSim is correct. It's also the answer you'll hear least. Here's what Brazilians say instead.
- Happy Birthday in Portuguese: Parabéns, Feliz Aniversário & 20+ WishesThe word Brazilians actually shout at a birthday isn't the one your dictionary gives you. Here's what to say, and what to write.
- Weather in Portuguese: Vocabulary, Phrases, and the SeasonsAsk, answer, and name the rain like a Brazilian, starting with the one word that means both weather and time.
- The Portuguese Alphabet: All 26 Letters, Sounds, and How to Say ThemA beginner's guide to every letter, its Portuguese name, the digraphs lh and nh, the accent marks, and how to spell your name out loud.
- Portuguese vs Spanish: How Different Are They?The honest comparison: what the two languages share, the false friends that will embarrass you, and the one fact almost every guide gets wrong about who understands whom.
- How to Learn Portuguese: A Realistic Roadmap, Phase by PhaseWhich Portuguese to pick, what the FSI hours mean in calendar time, and the four phases that take you from nasal vowels to a real conversation.
- Duolingo Portuguese: An Honest ReviewWhich Portuguese it teaches, how far it takes you, and the four things it will not do for you.
- Acai Pronunciation: How to Say Açaí Like a BrazilianThree syllables, stress on the last one: ah-sah-EE. Here's the sound, and the two Portuguese spelling rules that explain it.
- What Language Do They Speak in Brazil?Portuguese, not Spanish. Here is the history behind that, what makes the Brazilian version its own thing, and ten phrases you can use by the end of this page.
- Bonjour en Portugais: Bom Dia, Boa Tarde, Boa NoiteFrench gets through a whole day on one bonjour. Portuguese uses three greetings, and the clock decides which one.
- Poder Conjugation in Portuguese: Every Tense, Plus the pode / pôde TrapBrazilian Portuguese charts for every tense of poder, with pronunciation, real examples, and the one accent mark that changes the whole sentence.
- Querer Conjugation in Portuguese: Quero, Quis, Queria and the RestComplete Brazilian Portuguese charts for every tense of querer, plus the one form that makes you sound polite instead of demanding.
- Comer Conjugation in Portuguese: All Tenses, One ChartPortuguese comer, not Spanish. It is a fully regular -ER verb, so learning it hands you the whole -ER class for free.
- Currency in Portuguese: Reais, Centavos, and How to Pay for AnythingBrazil runs on reais and centavos. Here's how to say the money, read a price tag, and pay without pointing.
- Beach in Portuguese: A Praia, 40 Beach Words, and How to Use ThemOne word, a full day of vocabulary: the sand, the vendors, the safety signs, and the five sentences that carry you through.
- Time in Portuguese: Hoje, Ontem, Amanhã and Every Word the Clock NeedsThe time words, parts of the day, and clock phrases Brazilians really use, each with a pronunciation hint you can say out loud.
- Food in Portuguese: 100+ Words for Eating Well in BrazilFrom café da manhã to caipirinha: the Brazilian food words you'll actually use, with pronunciation and the menu culture decoded.
- What Time Is It in Portuguese? How to Ask Que Horas São and Answer BackThe question, the polite openers, and the short replies Brazilians really use, each with a pronunciation hint you can say out loud.
- How to Say Hello in Portuguese (Brazilian): Olá, Oi & 15+ GreetingsYour first Brazilian conversation starts with one friendly word, and you already know how to say it.
- Thank You in Portuguese: Obrigado vs Obrigada, Valeu & MoreThe one rule that trips everyone up: you match the word to yourself, not to the person you're thanking.
- I Love You in Portuguese: Eu Te Amo, Te Adoro & Romantic PhrasesSay I love you in Brazilian Portuguese with confidence, plus pet names, compliments, and I miss you.
- 100 Essential Brazilian Portuguese Words for BeginnersYour starter vocabulary, grouped by theme, with Brazilian pronunciation and meanings you can use today.
- Brazilian Portuguese Verbs: Conjugation Made Simple (with Tables)Master present-tense -ar, -er, and -ir verbs plus the four irregulars you'll use every day.
- Brazilian Portuguese Curse Words & Slang (and What They Really Mean)The vulgar, the cheeky, and the totally safe slang you'll hear in Brazil, decoded.
Level sizes are targets from the frequency analysis: the number of words you know by the end of each level.