Learn Portuguese For Beginners 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How do you say 'Good morning' in Portuguese?
- Boa noite
- Boa tarde
- Bom dia (Correct answer)
- Olá
Correct answer: Bom dia
'Bom dia' is used as a greeting in the morning, literally meaning 'good day.'
Question 2: Which article is used with feminine nouns in Portuguese?
- O
- Um
- A (Correct answer)
- Os
Correct answer: A
'A' is the definite article for singular feminine nouns, while 'o' is used for masculine.
Question 3: What does 'obrigado' mean when said by a male speaker?
- Please
- Excuse me
- Thank you (Correct answer)
- Sorry
Correct answer: Thank you
'Obrigado' is how a man expresses gratitude; a woman would say 'obrigada.'
Question 4: What is the Portuguese word for 'water'?
- Leite
- Suco
- Café
- Água (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Água
'Água' means water and is a very common vocabulary word for beginners.
Question 5: How do you ask 'How are you?' informally in Portuguese?
- Como vai você?
- Tudo bem? (Correct answer)
- Qual é o seu nome?
- De onde você é?
Correct answer: Tudo bem?
'Tudo bem?' literally means 'Everything good?' and is the most common informal greeting.
Question 6: Which of the following numbers is 'cinco' in Portuguese?
- 3
- 4
- 5 (Correct answer)
- 6
Correct answer: 5
'Cinco' is the Portuguese word for five, similar to Spanish 'cinco.'
Question 7: What does 'eu sou' mean in English?
- I have
- I want
- I am (Correct answer)
- I go
Correct answer: I am
'Eu' means 'I' and 'sou' is the first-person singular of the verb 'ser' (to be).
How do you say 'Good morning' in Portuguese?