Ready to be on your best behavior? After this free Rocket Portuguese lesson you’ll be able to say "thank you," "excuse me," "sorry," and use other polite Portuguese words and phrases with confidence. You’ll also know how to express your appreciation when someone is being helpful to you.
We want you to feel comfortable around native speakers right from the start, and a few courteous expressions can go a long way when you’re a beginner. We’ll show you the difference between formal and informal expressions, so you can be sure you’re using the right tone for the situation.
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Listen carefully to the audio and practice saying the polite Portuguese words aloud – you’ll have these mastered in no time! Just as in your native language, speaking to Portuguese-speaking people in a polite manner will win you friends and gain you respect, so it’s worth making the effort!
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Rocket Record lets you perfect your Portuguese pronunciation. Just listen to the native speaker audio and then use the microphone icon to record yourself. Once you’re done, you’ll get a score out of 100 on your pronunciation and can listen to your own audio playback. (Use a headset mic for best results.) Problems? Click here!
Com licença, por favor
Excuse me please (formal)
Licença, por favor
Excuse me please (casual)
Desculpe-me
Excuse me
Sinto muito
Sorry
Sinto muito por isso
I'm sorry about that
Obrigado pela ajuda / Obrigada pela ajuda
Thanks for your help (formal)
Obrigado / Obrigada
Thanks a lot
Muito obrigado / Muito obrigada
Many thanks
De nada
You're welcome
Não há de que
Don't mention it
Você é muito gentil
You are very kind (formal)
Use all of the above phrases liberally, and you’ll find that people will appreciate your good manners.
That’s it for this lesson.
If you want more on Portuguese words then checkout these Portuguese travel words!
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