You won't learn Portuguese in full, but this language guide contains enough of the most common travel phrases to help you get by. Download here » Portuguese Language Lesson (MP3 | Size: 212.4 MB) Portuguese Language Guide Script For those of you keen to have a written version on the podcast, here is the script below: Scott: Um, com liceca (mispronounced badly) what is the parade for?Ana: You mean com licenca – for excuse me - It is the Festa de Santo AntonioScott: Festival of….?Ana: St Anthony – he is the Patron Saint of Padua and PortugalScott: Wow! It seems like a pretty big dealAna: Yes, each June all the local clubs and groups march through the Aveenida da Liberdade with their banners and flags to celebrate - it is a great party!Scott: I’m Scott, looks like we might be wedged here together for a while – I don’t suppose you could help me with a few Portuguese phrases?Ana: Sure, I’m Ana – what would you like to know?Scott: Well, how about we start with the basics – hello – that is ola – right?Ana: That’s right – ola – and good morning is bom diaScott: Bom diaAna: Good Afternoon is boa tarde and Good Night is boa noiteScott: Boa tarde, boa noite. Goodbye is adeus – right Ana: Yes, that’s right – and you might here ‘ate logo’ – which is ‘see you later’Scott: Ate logo! Ana: You know, your accent is pretty good. Scott: (Smiling) Ah, obrigado… that is thank you isn’t it?Ana: Very good – you hardly need me at all!Scott: (laughing) let’s not get too excited! Now back to basics – what is yes & no?Ana: This is sim and naoScott: Sim, nao. Please is per favor?Ana: Sim! Portuguese people are very formal and polite, so make sure you use ‘per favor’ whenever you can. Scott: ok, that is good to know. What about “I don’t understand”Ana: This is nao compreendoScott: Nao compreendo. Now, I know we’ve already introduced ourselves, but how do I ask a persons name?Ana: You say Como se chama? Scott: Como se chama? What about my name is?Ana: You say “Chamo me Scott”. You should also know that Portuguese people are quite formal and will generally use Senhor or Sehora until a person invites them to be informal, for instance my name is Ana Almeida so you should call me Senhora Almeida until I invite you to call me Ana – which of course you can use! Scott: Ok, that is good to know. Chamo me Scott. Those flags and costumes are incredible – look at that one!Ana: They are amazing, yes – but Scott, you should not point with your finger – it is considered rude. Also, if you want to beckon someone do it this way – with your palm facing down and your hand and fingers waving. Scott: (laughing) Ok –but it’s kinda hard not to point at a parade though! Ana: (Smiling) Try using your thumb! Scott: (smiling) Ah, of course! How do I say ‘how much is it?’Ana: Quanto custa?Scott: Quanto custa? What about ‘too expensive’Ana: E caroScott: E caro. What about ‘where is’ and ‘which way to’Ana: You say ‘Onde é’ or ‘onde está’ and ‘Qual é o caminho para’ Scott: ‘Onde é’ or ‘onde está’ and ‘qual é o caminho para’. I know a little French and Spanish and I’m finding that the written form of Portuguese is similar.Ana: Yes, the written forms are not dissimilar but the spoken are quite different. Scott: Ok, well I know how to say this in Spanish and French – so how do I say ‘have you a room’ and ‘may I see it’ in Portuguese?Ana: you say ‘tem algum quarto’ and ‘posso ver?’Scott: ‘tem algum quarto’ and ‘posso ver?’ What about some transport – how do I say bus, train, boat and taxi?Ana: Bus is autocarro, train is comboioScott: autocarro and comboioAna Boat is barco and taxi is taxi also ticket is bilheteScott: barco, taxi and bilheteAna: Very good! Scott: Obrigado Senhora Almeida! Hey, what is that girl selling – they smell amazing!Ana: ah, they are pasteis da nata which are very small, rich custard tarts – a Portuguese delicacy! Scott: Portuguese Tarts… the real deal…fantastic… I’ll get a few for us!! How do I say four?Ana: Quatro!Scott: Quatro per favor! Obrigado. Here you go, two for you…Ana: You mean doisScott: Dois, ok.. how do I count to ten?Ana: um dois tres quatro cinco seis sete oito nove dezScott: oh, hang on… slow down… how do I say ‘please say that slowly’Scott: You say ‘por favor diga isso devagar’. Now, numbers are - um dois tres quatro Scott: Um dois tres quatroAna: cinco seis seteScott: cinco seis seteAna: oito nove dezScott: oito nove dezAna: Very good! Scott: Ana, you have been very patient with me – can I trouble you for just a few more phrases?Ana: I’m enjoying the parade, the pasteis and the company so you may indeed trouble me for a few more! Scott: Ok, how do I say police, hospital and doctorAna: Hopefully you will not need to use these but police is políciaScott: políciaAna: Hospital is hospital and doctor is médicoScott: hospital and médico. Now, finally can you tell me how to say ‘I like this’ as in “I like this pasteis!”Ana: You say ‘eu gosto disto’Scott eu gosto disto and what about ‘I don’t like this’Ana: this is ‘eu não gosto disto’. Scott: Ana, you have been very kind, thank you so much for your help – how about I get us a few more of those pasteis! Ana: Obrigado Scott! Photo Credit: Fred_Davignon

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