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.

‘Deixa Eu…’ in Brazilian Portuguese: Ask to Do Something

Use deixa eu + infinitive in everyday speech

Here, deixa frames a request or a short pause before eu plus the infinitive: deixa eu explicar, deixa eu pegar, deixa eu abrir. It does not mean that another person should explain or pick something up.

Deixa eu conferir o endereço.

Let me check the address.

Deixa eu terminar a frase.

Let me finish the sentence.

Deixa eu pensar um pouco.

Let me think for a moment.

Recognize the more formal deixe-me

Deixe-me + infinitive carries a similar meaning but sounds more formal or written in Brazilian Portuguese. You may see it in a prepared speech or formal text, while deixa eu is common in everyday conversation. The best choice depends on setting and personal style.

In careful formal writing, some writers use deixe-me; in spontaneous speech, do not feel that you need to imitate a formal construction to sound correct. Keep the infinitive after both forms and use the one that fits the moment.

Deixe-me apresentar a proposta.

Allow me to present the proposal.

Deixa eu te mostrar uma coisa.

Let me show you something.

Deixa eu confirmar antes de responder.

Let me confirm before I answer.

Put it into practice

For everyday Brazilian speech, use deixa eu + infinitive. Recognize deixe-me as a more formal or written alternative.

‘Deixa Eu…’ in Brazilian Portuguese: Ask to Do Something

Use deixa eu + infinitive in everyday speech

Recognize the more formal deixe-me

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