Here are some Portuguese language basics to help you get started:

Greetings:

  • Olá! – Hello!
  • Bom dia! – Good morning!
  • Boa tarde! – Good afternoon!
  • Boa noite! – Good evening/Good night!

Common Phrases:

  • Como está? – How are you? (formal)
  • Como estás? – How are you? (informal)
  • Estou bem. – I’m fine.
  • Obrigado/a. – Thank you.
  • De nada. – You’re welcome.
  • Desculpe. – Excuse me/I’m sorry.

Basic Conversation: A: Olá! Como estás? B: Olá! Estou bem, obrigado/a. E tu? A: Também estou bem, obrigado/a. B: De nada.

Basic Questions:

  • Quem? – Who?
  • O quê? – What?
  • Onde? – Where?
  • Quando? – When?
  • Porquê? – Why?
  • Como? – How?

Basic Verbs:

  • Ser – to be
  • Ter – to have
  • Ir – to go
  • Vir – to come
  • Falar – to speak
  • Compreender – to understand
  • Aprender – to learn

Basic Vocabulary:

  • Sim – Yes
  • Não – No
  • Eu – I
  • Tu – You
  • Ele/Ela – He/She
  • Nós – We
  • Vocês – You (plural)
  • Eles/Elas – They
  • Obrigado/a – Thank you
  • Desculpe – Excuse me/I’m sorry

These basics should give you a foundation for learning Portuguese. As you progress, you can expand your vocabulary, learn more complex sentence structures, and practice speaking and listening to improve your fluency. Consider using language learning resources like textbooks, online courses, or language exchange programs to further develop your Portuguese skills.

Boa sorte! (Good luck!)