7 Essential Portuguese words for Your Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Mar 12, 2025, 04:23 PM

Oí/Olá: Hello

Usage: A common greeting to start conversations.

Por favor: Please

Usage: A polite way to make requests.

Com licença: Excuse me

Usage: A polite way to ask someone to move/ excusing yourself from a table

Você fala inglês?: Do you speak English?

Usage: A Polite way of asking if someone can communicate in English.

Cuanto custa?: How much does this cost?

Usage: A polite way to inquire about the price of an item

Eu gostaria de pedir/comer... I would like to order/eat...

Usage: A polite and formal way to request food or drinks.

Por favor, me ajude. Eu estou perdido/a.

Usage: This is a polite and direct way to ask for help when you’re feeling disoriented/ Lost.