Is this app for complete beginners?

Yes! Real Life Portuguese is designed for all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners. Our beginner lessons focus on essential words, phrases, and pronunciation, while our advanced content covers connected speech, slang, and natural expressions.

How is this different from Duolingo or other apps?

Unlike traditional apps that focus on translating sentences and memorizing isolated words, Real Life Portuguese teaches you the way Brazilians actually speak. You'll learn connected speech, real slang, natural expressions, and cultural context — all created by native Brazilian speakers.

How much time do I need per day?

Just 5-10 minutes a day is enough to see real progress. Our lessons are designed to be short, engaging, and effective — perfect for busy schedules. Consistency matters more than long study sessions.

Will I understand native speakers after using this app?

Absolutely! One of our core focuses is training your ear to understand fast, natural Brazilian Portuguese. We use real audio from native speakers, not robotic text-to-speech, so you'll be prepared for real conversations.

Is the app available on Android?

Yes! Real Life Portuguese is available on Android through Google Play, on iPhone through the App Store, and on the web in your browser. Choose your platform in the download section below.

Do you teach European Portuguese or Brazilian Portuguese?

We specialize in Brazilian Portuguese. Our entire team is Brazilian, and all content is created by native speakers to ensure you learn authentic, real-life Brazilian Portuguese.

How to Ask Someone to Take a Photo in Portuguese

Make a polite request

Wait for the person to agree before handing over your phone. Keep the request simple and say obrigado or obrigada according to the speaker’s gender.

Com licença, você pode tirar uma foto nossa?

Excuse me, could you take a photo of us?

Você poderia tirar uma foto, por favor?

Could you take a photo, please?

Tudo bem se eu pedir uma foto?

Would it be okay if I asked for a photo?

Describe the photo you want

Use na vertical for portrait orientation and na horizontal for landscape orientation. You can also ask the person to include a landmark or to take one more photo.

A short instruction is easier to understand than several adjustments at once. Show the framing you have in mind if you can.

Pode tirar na vertical?

Could you take it vertically?

Pode incluir o prédio ao fundo?

Could you include the building in the background?

Pode tirar mais uma?

Could you take one more?

Thank the person or offer to help

Thank someone with obrigado or obrigada, then say ficou ótima (it turned out great) if the photo worked. You can offer to take a picture for them too.

For other sightseeing phrases, see our guides to asking for directions and using Portuguese at a museum.

Muito obrigado pela ajuda.

Thank you very much for your help.

Quer que eu tire uma foto para você?

Would you like me to take a photo for you?

Ficou ótima. Obrigada!

It turned out great. Thank you!

Put it into practice

Practice the request, one framing instruction, and a thank-you. Keep the interaction friendly and respect the other person’s choice.

How to Ask Someone to Take a Photo in Portuguese

Make a polite request

Describe the photo you want

Thank the person or offer to help

Quick practice

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