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Free lessons and guides for learning Portuguese, from the alphabet to everyday conversation.
Good Morning in Portuguese: Bom Dia, Explained Properly
Two words, one nasal vowel, and a surprising amount of Brazilian social glue.
How to Say Good Night in Portuguese: Boa Noite, Bons Sonhos & More
One 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 Bye
Tchau 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 It
One 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 Use
Sim 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+ Wishes
The 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 Seasons
Ask, 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 Them
A 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 Phase
Which 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 Review
Which 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 Brazilian
Three 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 Noite
French 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 Trap
Brazilian 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 Rest
Complete 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 Chart
Portuguese 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 Anything
Brazil 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 Them
One 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 Needs
The 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 Brazil
From 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 Back
The question, the polite openers, and the short replies Brazilians really use, each with a pronunciation hint you can say out loud.
Como dizer olá em português do Brasil: Oi, Olá e +15 saudações
Sua primeira conversa brasileira começa com uma palavra simpática, e você já sabe dizê-la.
Obrigado em Português: Obrigado x Obrigada, Valeu e Muito Mais
A regra que confunde todo mundo: a palavra combina com você, não com a pessoa que você está agradecendo.
Eu Te Amo em Português: Te Amo, Te Adoro e Frases Românticas
Diga eu te amo em português do Brasil com confiança, além de apelidos carinhosos, elogios e estou com saudade.
100 Palavras Essenciais do Português Brasileiro para Iniciantes
Seu vocabulário inicial, agrupado por tema, com pronúncia brasileira e significados que você pode usar hoje mesmo.
Verbos do português do Brasil: conjugação fácil (com tabelas)
Domine os verbos -ar, -er e -ir no presente, mais os quatro irregulares que você vai usar todo dia.
Palavrões e Gírias do Português do Brasil (e o que Eles Realmente Significam)
O vulgar, o atrevido e a gíria totalmente segura que você vai ouvir no Brasil, decifrados.