Lesson

Let's start with some basic ways to say hello in Portuguese. It's always good to start with the basics. Here's how to say "Hello" or "Hi":

You can use Olá at any time of day to greet someone. It's a simple and common way to say hello. Here are some other greetings:

"Good morning" is:

Use Bom dia in the morning, until noon. "Good afternoon" is:

Use Boa tarde from noon until the evening. And "Good evening" or "Good night" is:

Use Boa noite in the evening and at night.

Now, let's learn how to introduce yourself. To say "My name is...", you would say:

For example, if your name is Maria, you would say Meu nome é Maria. Another way to say "I am" is:

So, if you are João, you can say Eu sou João.

To ask someone "What is your name?" you can say:

A shorter way to ask is:

This is a common way to ask someone's name in Portuguese.

Here are some ways to say "Goodbye" in Portuguese:

Tchau is a common and informal way to say "Bye." Another common way is:

Adeus is a more formal way to say "Goodbye." And "See you later" is:

Use Até logo when you expect to see the person again soon.

To ask "How are you?" you can say:

This is a standard way to ask "How are you?" You can also say:

Tudo bem? literally means "All good?" and is a very common way to ask how someone is doing.

To respond, you can say: Bem, obrigado(a) which means "Well, thank you." If you are a male, say obrigado and if you are a female, say obrigada.

This is a great start to learning Portuguese. Keep practicing these phrases and you'll be well on your way to having basic conversations!