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The basics of Portuguese to blend in with the crowd in Algarve!

Written on : 09 September 2020
By : Emma Di Gesaro
The basics of Portuguese to blend in with the crowd in Algarve!

Speaking the local language when travelling is a good way to integrate into the population and learn new things! It's always pleasant when a holidaymaker makes the effort to speak Portuguese and moreover, it increases your chances of making nice encounters. Portuguese sounds like a mixture of Spanish and other languages but can seem difficult to understand and speak at first hearing. Villanovo has selected a few simple words to make you and others understand each other during your trip to the Algarve. 
 
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The basics to use in everyday life

The basics to use in everyday life

Hello : Bom dia / Ola
Goodbye: adeus 
Thank you: Obrigado if you are talking to a man / Obrigada if you are talking to a woman
Please: Por favor
I don't speak Portuguese: Não falo português
Excuse me : Desculpe-me
My name is... Meu nome é ...
I am French / French: Eu sou francês 
I got lost, what is the way to ... : Eu me perdi, qual é o caminho para ...
Help: Socorro! 
 
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Expressing yourself in the restaurant

Expressing yourself in the restaurant

I am allergic to certain foods: Sou alérgico a certos alimentos
What type of meat is it? What type of meat is it?
I am vegetarian : Sou vegetariano
The bill please: A conta, por favor
I would like to make a reservation for 20:30 this evening for 2 people: Gostaria de reservar para as 20:30 desta noite para duas pessoas
Terrace table please: Uma mesa no terraço, por favor.
There is a problem with my order: Há um problema com o meu pedido
 
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Talk to a Local

Talk to a Local

What is your name? Qual é o teu nome? 
How are you doing? Como estás?
What are the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve? Qual é a sua praia favorita no Algarve? 
Do you know a good restaurant? Conhece um bom restaurante? 
Can you repeat? Podes repetir isso? 
What kind of activities can I do to discover the area?  Que tipo de atividades posso fazer para descobrir a região? 
Where can I go parachuting? Onde posso saltar de pára-quedas?
I like the Algarve very much : Gosto muito do Algarve 
 
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