At a Surf Lesson in Brazil: Ask About Boards, Waves, and Class Times
Prepare clear questions about equipment, lesson pace, and where the instructor wants the group to meet.
Real Life Portuguese · 5 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Aula de surfe is a surf lesson. Tell the instructor whether you are a beginner or have surfed before, then ask which class fits your experience. Levels and class formats vary by school, so let the instructor explain what each one includes.
Find a lesson and describe your level
Ask where the group meets and how long the lesson lasts. Beach meeting points can be hard to spot, so confirm a landmark or name of the kiosk.
Vocês têm aula de surfe para iniciantes?
Do you have surf lessons for beginners?
Onde é o ponto de encontro da aula?
Where is the meeting point for the lesson?
Ask about the board and other equipment
Prancha is surfboard and alugar means to rent. Ask whether the board is included, what size the instructor recommends, and whether you should bring anything else. Do not assume one board or setup works for every learner.
Confirm the price and what it covers before booking. The surf school can explain current equipment, schedule, and cancellation details.
A prancha está incluída no valor da aula?
Is the board included in the lesson price?
Preciso levar alguma coisa além da toalha?
Do I need to bring anything besides a towel?
Check current conditions and follow the instructor
Ask whether the class is running and where the instructor wants you to wait. Sea conditions can change, so rely on the local instructor’s current guidance and follow all safety instructions during the lesson.
If an instruction is unclear, ask the instructor to repeat it before entering the water. Useful phrases are pode repetir? (could you repeat that?) and pode demonstrar? (could you show me?).
A aula vai acontecer com as condições de hoje?
Will the lesson go ahead in today’s conditions?
Pode demonstrar esse movimento mais uma vez?
Could you demonstrate that movement one more time?
Put it into practice
Confirm the lesson level, meeting point, equipment, and current conditions with the surf school; follow the instructor’s safety directions.
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