Do you speak Portuguese? No, I don’t. But I have to learn it! How do you say ‘thank you’ in Portuguese? ‘Obrigado’, or ‘obrigada’. How do you go to school? I don’t go to school. I study at home. How many countries do you know? I know five countries. What’s your telephone number? Five, five, two, four, double three……
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When do you go?
1. When do you go to church?
On Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings.
2. When do you study Portuguese?
On Mondays and Wednesdays, from 7 to 9 pm.
3. How much is a hot dog and a soda?
It’s three reais and fifty cents.
4. When do you prefer to read: in the morning or in the evening?
I prefer to read in the evening, because it is silent. What about you?
Can I go out?
Can I go out, please? May I open the window, please? Please, can I have a look at your photo album? Please, may I taste that hot spicy couscous dish? Do you mind if I smoke? Would you mind if I asked you something? Is it okay if I sit here? Would it be all right if I borrowed your mobile Phone?
Where are you From?
Where are you from? I’m from Canada. I’m French. Where do you live? Are you Brazilian? I am from the US. How long have you been in Brazil? I’ve just arrived. I arrived last week. We arrived a month ago! Where do you work? What do you do? How old are you?When is your birthday? Are you married? What’s your wife’s name? Are you married? What’s your husband’s name?
How are you doing?
Hi Jennifer! How are you doing? I am doing fine, thank you! Can I borrow your pink dress? I have a party to go tonight! Yes, Sure. Where is the party? It is in Drews’ house. Okay. Take it. Thank you. Do you like parties? Yes, I like parties. Do you want to come too? Yes, of course. Thank you. You’re invited!
all in good time…
Be patient, Carol! All in good time! (Seja paciente, Carol! Tudo acontece na hora certa!) Be patient, you’ll hear the result all in good time. (Fique tranquilo, você saberá o resultado no momento oportuno.) Max didn’t worry about getting an answer today or tomorrow, because he knew it would come in good time. (O Max não se preocupou em receber uma resposta hoje ou amanhã, pois ele sabia que ela chegaria no seu devido tempo.)
Make a face…..
She made a face when she smelt the milk. (Ela fez uma careta quando sentiu o cheiro do leite.) The children were making faces at us through the window. (A gurizada estava na janela fazendo caretas pra gente.) Why are you making that face? Is there anything wrong? (Por que você está fazendo essa cara estranha? Tem algum problema?) I guess you made a bad impression on them. (Eu acho que você causou uma má impressão neles.)
Make a living…..
He makes a living as a stand-up comic. (Ele ganha a vida como comediante.) Can you really make a living by selling jewelry? (Você consegue mesmo ganhar a vida vendendo bijuterias?) Mike makes a living from fixing cars. (O Mike ganha a vida consertando carros.) You made a point that we all should remember. (Você fez uma observação que nós todo deveríamos lembra.)
Today is my birthday!
Estou com pressa. – I’m in a hurry. Estou com dor de cabeça. – I’ve got a headache. / I have a headache. Está com defeito. – It’s out of order. Está com jeito de chuva. – It looks like rain. Ela está com 15 anos. – She is 15 years old. Estou de ressaca. I’ve got a hangover. / I have a hangover. / I’m hung over. Ela está de aniversário. – Today is her birthday. / She’s celebrating her birthday today. Estou de férias. – I’m on vacation. / … on holidays.
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I am here
- I’m happy – Estou feliz.
- I’m hungry – Estou com fome.
- I’m married – Sou casado.
- I’m not busy – Eu não estou ocupado.
- I’m not married – Eu não sou casado.
- I’m not ready – Não estou pronto.
- I’m not sure – Não tenho certeza.
in the morning
- In town – na cidade.
- In April – em Abril
- in the afternoon – à tarde
- in the evening – á noite
- in the morning – pela manhã.
- in pieces – em pedaços.
- In spring – na primavera.
questions
- What? – Que? / O Que? / Qual?
- Which? – Que? / Qual? / Quais?
- Where? – Onde?
- When? -Quando?
- Why?- Por que?
- Who? – Quem?
- Whom? – Quem?
- Whose? – De quem?
- How? – Como?
preposition – for
- She called for help.
- Thank you for today.
- This isn’t for sale.
- I don’t care for him.
- It’s all over for us.
- It’s time for dinner.
- Thank you for coming.
- This will do for now.
- Be quiet for a moment.
- I am no match for him.
- I don’t care for eggs.
- I don’t care for wine.
see you later!
- Take care! Se cuida!
- Regards! Saudações!
- Cheers! Saúde!
- See you soon! Até breve!
- See you tomorrow! Até amanhã!
- So long. Até mais.
- See you later. Te vejo depois!
- Have a nice day. Tenha um bom dia.
Expressions
- Thank you – Obrigado/a.
- Thank you miss – Obrigado/a senhorita.
- Thank you sir – Obrigado/a senhor.
- Thanks a lot – Muito obrigado/a.
- That looks great – Está ótimo.
- That’s enough – Chega/basta.
- That’s fine – Está bom.
- That’s it – É isso ai.
- That’s not fair – Isso não é justo
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adjectives
- Taller than (mais alto que)
- Smaller than (menor que)
- Greater than (maior que)
- Older than (mais velho que)
- Younger than (mais jovem que)
- Richer than (mais rico que)
- Lower than (mais baixo que)
- Cheaper than (mais barato que)
- Narrower than (mais estreito que)
- Easier than (mais fácil que)
sport
- What sport do you like?
- I like playing tennis.
- Is it easy to play that sport?
- Yes, it’s pretty easy to play.
- Is it popular in your country?
- Yes, it is very popular.
- How long have you been practicing it?
- I think for 5 years.
- Who do you play sports with?
- I play it with my friends.
check in
- What time is check out?
- Check out is at elevem o’clock.
- Do you have a pool?
- I have a reservation.
- Do you have a reservation?
- Yes, I do. It’s under João da Silva.
- Can I have your passport, please?
- Sign here please?
- Here is your key.
- Have a great stay.
