Learn Portuguese Basic Phrases 2

Question 1

How do you say 'What is your name?' in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

Como você se chama?

Answer

'Como você se chama?' literally means 'How do you call yourself?' and is the standard way to ask someone's name.

Question 2

Which phrase means 'I don't understand' in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

Eu não entendo.

Answer

'Eu não entendo' means 'I don't understand,' while 'Eu não sei' means 'I don't know.'

Question 3

How would you politely ask someone to repeat themselves in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

Pode repetir, por favor?

Answer

'Pode repetir, por favor?' means 'Can you repeat, please?' — a polite way to ask for repetition.

Question 4

What does 'Com licença' mean in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me / Pardon me

Answer

'Com licença' is used to excuse yourself when passing by someone or getting attention, similar to 'excuse me' in English.

Question 5

How do you say 'I am from the United States' in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

Eu sou dos Estados Unidos.

Answer

'Eu sou dos Estados Unidos' uses 'ser' (to be) to express origin, which is correct for nationalities and countries of origin.

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