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You don't have to be fluent to speak a little Portuguese.
It will take only a few minutes to learn some basic phrases to help you
communicate. Native speakers will appreciate even an attempt to speak their
language.
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� Steps:�
1.�� Use
"ola" (oh-la) for "hello" and "adeus"
(ah-day-osh) for "good-bye."�
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2.�� Introduce
yourself by saying "Meu ome �" (may-eu nome eh), which means "My
name is," and then add your name.�
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3.�� Be courteous
by saying "por favor" (pore fah-vore) for "please" and
"obrigado (oh-bree-ga-du) for "thank you."�
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4.�� Use "Eu
quero" (eu ke-ru), which means "I want." Just point to whatever
you want, remembering to tack on a "por favor" at the end.�
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5.�� Say
"sim" (seen) for "yes" and nao (now) for
"no."�
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6.�� Say "a
onde" (ah and-du), which means "where," when you are asking for
something.�
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7.�� Make your life
easier by asking "Fala Engl�s?" (fa-la En-glesh), which means
"Do you speak English?"�
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� Tips:�
�Carry a small
phrase book or dictionary to look up words you don't know. You can point to
them if you cannot pronounce them.�
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�Don't be shy. Men
and women, and women and women, often greet each other with a kiss on both
cheeks.�
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�Communicate with
body languge. Pointing, drawing and gesturing will all help you get your point
across.�
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� Tips from eHow
Users:�
�Normal daily
greetings by T. Fagundes
In Portugal it is customary to accompany a hello (ö lah)
with good morning "bom dia" (bon dee a)" or good afternoon
"boa tarde" (boa tard) or good evening "boa noite" (boa
noit, oi pronounced as in loin).�
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�Please and thank
you by T. Fagundes
A please, "por favor" (poor fah voor) goes a
long way when you ask for something. When you get what you want, say
"obrigado (ö brie god oo)if you're male, or "obrigada" (ö brie
god ah) if you're female. �