Basic Phrases

Learning a few key phrases in Brazilian Portuguese can open doors faster than you might think.

In this quiz set, you'll build a toolkit of dozens of essential phrases covering everyday situations like greeting someone new, saying please and thank you, and asking where the nearest street or stop is. Whether you're meeting Brazilian friends, chatting with coworkers, or traveling through cities like São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, these are the words you'll reach for every single day.

Each quiz trains both your reading and listening skills, so you're not just memorizing words on a page but learning to recognize them in real sentences. Sessions take about 5 minutes, making it easy to fit practice into your day, and you can repeat any quiz as many times as you like until it sticks.

By the time you've worked through this set, you'll be able to hear com licença and know someone needs to get past you, say tudo bem? without a second thought, and ask for directions without freezing up. The words will feel natural, not like something you had to look up.