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When to Use Senhor and Senhora in Brazilian Portuguese
Use polite titles with service staff, older adults, and formal contacts while paying attention to each person’s preference.
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Portuguese at a Brazilian Restaurant: Get a Table, Order, and Ask for the Bill
Follow a meal from arriving at the restaurant to checking the order and paying the bill.
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How to Say Happy Birthday in Portuguese: Parabéns and Warm Wishes
Use parabéns and a few simple follow-up phrases to wish someone well on their birthday in Brazil.
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Faz, Há, or Desde? Talk About Time and Duration in Portuguese
Describe an amount of time, a starting point, or a duration that continues into the present.
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Months and Dates in Portuguese: Write and Say the Date in Brazil
Read a calendar date in Brazilian Portuguese and use it to make or confirm a plan.
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Prefiro vs. Gosto Mais: How to Express Preferences in Portuguese
Say what you prefer and compare two options with useful Portuguese sentence patterns.
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Fique à Vontade: What This Friendly Portuguese Expression Means
Understand a common expression of hospitality and learn how to respond when someone says fique à vontade.
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Qual vs. O Que in Portuguese: Ask ‘Which?’ or ‘What?’
Choose between qual and o que by noticing whether the question asks you to select an option or name information.
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Saudade in Portuguese: Meaning, Pronunciation, and How to Use It
Learn how saudade works in real sentences, from missing a friend to saying you miss a place or a familiar routine.
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Com Licença vs. Desculpa: Get Attention or Apologize in Portuguese
Choose a polite phrase to pass by someone, interrupt briefly, get attention, or apologize for a small mistake.
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Brazilian Portuguese Texting: What VC, PQ, and TB Mean
Recognize informal Portuguese shorthand in messages, understand it in context, and know when to write full words instead.
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Talk About Your Workday in Brazilian Portuguese: Tasks, Meetings, and Breaks
Use present-tense verbs and everyday workplace phrases to explain what you do during a typical day at work.
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Vou Fazer vs. Farei: Two Ways to Talk About the Future in Portuguese
Talk about plans and predictions with ir + infinitive, and recognize the simple future when you see it in writing.
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What Does Tudo Bem Mean? Greet Someone and Answer Naturally
Understand the many roles of tudo bem, from a friendly hello to a quick check on how someone is doing.
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What Does Pois Não Mean in Brazilian Portuguese?
Decode a phrase that can surprise learners: pois não is often a helpful response, not a negative answer.
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What Does Dar Certo Mean? Say When a Plan Works Out in Portuguese
Use dar certo to say that an idea worked, a time is convenient, or a plan is likely to succeed.
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Estar a Fim de: Say You Feel Like Doing Something in Portuguese
Use estar a fim de to share a casual interest, suggest an activity, or ask whether someone wants to join.
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Ficar de Fazer: Talk About Promises and Arrangements in Portuguese
Use ficar de mandar, ligar, or confirmar when someone has agreed to take a specific next step.
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