Your First Day at Work in Brazil: Portuguese for Introductions and Questions
A new job brings names, routines, and unfamiliar systems. Use these practical phrases to introduce yourself, check instructions, and find the right person to ask.
Real Life Portuguese · 6 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
A simple introduction can include your name, role, and team: sou a Alex, vou trabalhar com atendimento (I'm Alex, I'll be working in customer service). Keep it brief and ask the other person what they do or which team they are part of.
Introduce yourself and learn people's names
If you do not catch a name, ask the person to repeat it or spell it. This is easier than pretending you heard and avoiding the person later.
Oi, sou a Alex. Começo hoje na equipe de marketing.
Hi, I'm Alex. I start with the marketing team today.
Desculpa, pode repetir seu nome?
Sorry, could you repeat your name?
Ask how the first tasks are organized
Use por onde eu começo? (where should I start?) or qual é a prioridade para hoje? (what is the priority for today?) when you need direction. If an instruction contains several steps, ask the coworker to repeat the order or show you the system.
It is useful to distinguish what is urgent from what you should learn gradually. Explain what you have already done so the other person does not repeat an instruction unnecessarily.
Você pode me mostrar onde encontro esse arquivo?
Can you show me where I can find that file?
Qual tarefa é mais urgente esta manhã?
Which task is most urgent this morning?
Find the right person and confirm the next step
Ask who handles a system, schedule, or workplace process instead of guessing. If you need help later, check whether a message, shared document, or conversation is the preferred channel for that question.
Before you finish the day, repeat the main task or appointment you have been given. A short recap helps you check that you understood the expected result and when to follow up.
Quem pode me ajudar com o acesso ao sistema?
Who can help me with system access?
Então, amanhã começo pelo treinamento e depois falo com você?
So, tomorrow I start with the training and then talk to you?
Put it into practice
Introduce yourself, ask where to begin, and confirm who can help with questions. Clear short questions make a new workplace easier to navigate.
Quick practice
Which Portuguese example matches “So, tomorrow I start with the training and then talk to you”?
Choose an answer to check yourself.
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