In order to be understood when you speak Portuguese you must get the pronunciation right. Please refer to this Portuguese alphabet for the pronunciation of the words:
A- ah
B- bay
C-say
D-day
E-eh
F-eff
G- zhay*
H-'Er-gah
I- ee
J- zhoh-ter*
L- ell
M- emm
N- enn
O- oh
P-pay
Q-kay
R-err
S-ess
T-tay
U-oo
V-vay
X-sheesh
Z-zay
The letter K, W and Y are not in current usage unless they refer to foreign names.
*zh is pronounced like the s in the English work pleasure.
Portuguese Translation of Basic Greetings:
Hello -Ola
Good bye -Adeus
Good morning -Bom dia
Good afternoon-Boa tarde
Good evening / night-Boa noite
So lets start with a few translations of English into Portuguese:
Essential English Portuguese Translations:
Yes-Sim
No -Nao
Please -Por favor
Thank you - Obrigado/a
Portuguese Translation of Polite Phrases:
How are you?- Como esta?
I am well, thank you-Estou bem, obrigada/o (obrigada for a womens reply, obrigado for a mans)
Not at all; its okay- de nada
See you later-Ate logo
See you tomorrow- Ate amanha
Sorry-Desculpe
Excuse me (trying to get past someone)- Com licence
Portuguese Translation of Introductions:
I introduce to you................-apresento-Ihe........
It's a great pleasure-muito prazer
Likewize-igualmente
Portuguese Translation of Name Question:
My name is .......-Camo-me ...........
What is your name? (question to a man)- Como se chama o senhor?
What is your name? (question to a woman)- Como se chama a senhora?
What is your name? (casual 'you' for either sex)- Como se chama voce?
Portuguese Translation of where your are from or live
I am Portuguese -Sou portuguesa
Are you English? (question to a man)-O senhor e ingles?
Are you English? (question to a woman)-A senhora e inglesa?
Where do you live? - Onde mora?
I live in Surrey -Eu moro em Surrey
I do hope you have enjoyed my introduction to Portuguese and the translations English / Portuguese translations provided. On the net you will find a growing number of articles by me on Portuguese life, Translations and Languages. Enjoy!
