Portuguese Language Phrases

It is always helpful to be familiar with basic phrases in a foreign country you may visit and Brazil is no exception. Cariocas are known to be helpful but also appreciate the effort in communication by tourists. Here are a few key phrases you should familiarize yourself with when planning a Brazilian vacation to Rio de Janeiro.

Yes/No: Sim/Não

Maybe: Talvez

Please: Se faz favour/Por favor

Thank you: Obrigado/a

You're welcome: De nada

Excuse me: Desculpe

Hello: Bom dia

Good morning: Bom dia

Good evening: Boa tarde

Goodbye: Adeus

What time does __ leave/arrive?: A que horas parte/chega.?

The boat: o barco

The bus (city): o autocarro

The bus (intercity): a camioneta

The metro: o metro

The train: o combóio

The tram: o eléctrico

Where is the .?: Onde é.?

Bank: o banco

City centre: o centro de cidade

Hospital: o hospital

Hotel: um hotel

Market: o mercado

Police station: o posto da polícia

Post office: os correios

Public toilet: os sanitários

Tourist office: o turismo