🙋 Portuguese phrase guide · Brazilian Portuguese
How to introduce yourself in Portuguese
Introducing yourself is the conversation you'll have again and again. Get comfortable with these phrases and you'll be ready for parties, language exchanges and meeting a partner's friends.
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| Portuguese | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Oi, meu nome é… | Hi, my name is… | |
| Muito prazer. | Nice to meet you. | |
| Qual é o seu nome? | What's your name? | |
| De onde você é? | Where are you from? | |
| Sou do Canadá. | I'm from Canada. | |
| Moro em Toronto. | I live in Toronto. | |
| Trabalho como… | I work as a… | |
| Estou aprendendo português. | I'm learning Portuguese. | |
| O que você gosta de fazer no tempo livre? | What do you like to do in your free time? | |
| Até logo! | See you soon! |
Example conversation
Ana
Oi! Eu sou a Ana. Qual é o seu nome?
Hi! I'm Ana. What's your name?
You
Meu nome é Sam. Muito prazer!
My name is Sam. Nice to meet you!
Ana
De onde você é?
Where are you from?
You
Sou do Canadá e estou aprendendo português.
I'm from Canada, and I'm learning Portuguese.
Ana
Você fala português muito bem!
You speak Portuguese really well!
You
Obrigado, estou praticando bastante!
Thanks, I'm practicing a lot!
Good to know
💡 Brazilians are warm and informal, and "você" works almost everywhere. Expect friendly follow-up questions, because small talk is a big part of meeting people.
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