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At a Shoe Store in Brazil: Ask for the Right Size and Fit
Use shoe-specific words to ask for your size and explain whether a pair feels tight, loose, or comfortable.
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Portuguese for Shopping
Ask to Pay in Installments in Brazilian Portuguese
Ask how many installments are available, whether interest applies, and what total you will pay before agreeing to a purchase.
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Compare Electronics in a Brazilian Store: Portuguese Questions
Move beyond ‘Is it good?’ and ask the store employee which feature changes between the models you are considering.
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Buy Furniture in Brazil: Ask About Delivery and Assembly
A few measurements and delivery questions help you check whether a piece will fit your room and how it will arrive.
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At a Hardware Store in Brazil: Ask for Tools and Measurements
Describe the repair before asking for a product, then confirm the size and quantity so you bring home a usable item.
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At a Bookstore in Brazil: Ask for a Book Recommendation
Describe what you enjoy reading and ask the bookseller to suggest a title, author, or easier edition.
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Ask for Gift Wrapping and a Gift Receipt in Portuguese
Check whether the store offers gift wrapping and ask for a receipt that leaves the price out of the package.
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Place a Custom Order in Portuguese and Confirm Pickup
Repeat the customization details and confirm the pickup date so your request is recorded clearly.
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Ask to Add Your CPF to a Receipt in Brazil
Learn how to request a CPF on the nota fiscal, spell details clearly, and check the document the store provides.
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Ask a Store to Hold an Item for Pickup in Portuguese
Use practical phrases to ask whether an item is available at another branch and how long a reservation will be held.
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Ask a Brazilian University About Your Application Status
A concise admissions inquiry identifies your program, application reference, and the specific status question you need answered.
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Request Proof of Enrollment in Brazilian Portuguese
Use clear Portuguese to request a comprovante de matrícula and ask the institution which version meets your need.
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Get a Student ID Card at a Brazilian University
Learn the campus phrases for requesting a student card, checking its status, and asking how to use a digital version.
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Ask to Join a University Course Waitlist in Portuguese
If a class is full, ask whether there is a waitlist and which official channel reports an available place.
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At University Orientation in Brazil: Ask About Campus Services
Orientation phrases help new students find the right office and learn where to check official campus information.
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Request an Academic Transcript in Brazilian Portuguese
Use histórico escolar to request a record of completed courses and ask whether the university offers an official digital copy.
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Ask a Professor for a Recommendation Letter in Portuguese
A respectful request gives the professor time to decide and provides the details needed to prepare a useful reference.
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Ask a Professor About Research Supervision in Portuguese
A focused message connects your research question to the professor's work and asks about the department's next step.
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