🧠 Easy & Slow European Portuguese Practice for Super Beginners
If you're feeling overwhelmed by Portuguese... you're not alone.
Most people try to memorize complicated grammar rules on Day One. But not here.
This week, we’re slowing things down — way down — and giving you 25 of the most useful phrases you’ll actually need in Portugal.
Simple. Friendly. Repeatable.
And yes — you’ll feel like a pro the next time you walk into a café and know exactly what to say.
🎥 Watch & Learn
TOPIC OF THE WEEK: 25 Phrases You’ll Use Every Day
These are phrases every super beginner should know. They're short, easy to pronounce, and incredibly common. Practice them slowly, one by one. You’ve got this.
🇵🇹 Portuguese 🇺🇸 English
Olá Hello
Bom dia Good morning
Boa tarde Good afternoon
Boa noite Good evening/night
Tudo bem? How are you? / All good?
Sim Yes
Não No
Por favor Please
Obrigado / Obrigada Thank you
De nada You’re welcome
Desculpe I’m sorry / Excuse me
Com licença Excuse me (to pass)
Fala inglês? Do you speak English?
Não falo português I don’t speak Portuguese
Só falo um pouco I only speak a little
Pode ajudar-me? Can you help me?
Quanto custa? How much does it cost?
Onde fica a casa de banho? Where is the bathroom?
Quero isto I want this
Está bem Okay / That’s fine
A conta, por favor The bill, please
Estou perdido/a I’m lost (m/f)
Não entendo I don’t understand
Pode repetir? Can you repeat?
Adeus Goodbye
🧠 TIP: Use obrigado if you’re male and obrigada if you’re female.
🇵🇹 CULTURAL SPOTLIGHT: Speak Less, Smile More
In Portugal, being friendly doesn’t mean you have to say a lot. A warm smile and a few well-chosen phrases go a long way.
You’ll notice that locals don’t always say “hello” or “how are you” with formal scripts. Instead, you might just hear:
Tudo bem? (All good?)
Está tudo? (Is everything okay?)
Então vá… (Alright then…)
Start slow, observe, and don’t worry about mistakes — Portuguese people are generally very supportive of foreigners making an effort.