Everyday Spoken Portuguese

Hi! How's it going?

Tip: Casual greeting for friends, colleagues, shop staff — the default hello.

Good, and you?

Tip: The standard quick reply to 'how's it going?' — nobody expects details.

Nice to meet you!

Tip: Say it when you're introduced to someone, usually with a smile or handshake.

Thanks a lot!

Tip: Warm everyday thanks — for a favour, a gift, some help.

You're welcome (reply to thanks)

Tip: The automatic reply when someone thanks you.

No worries, it's fine (when someone apologises)

Tip: Reassures someone who apologised; it means 'nothing happened'.

Sorry! (small slip, bumping into someone)

Tip: Quick apology for small things: bumping into someone, interrupting.

Excuse me, can you help me?

Tip: Polite way to get a stranger's attention and ask for help.

Sorry? Can you say that again?

Tip: When you didn't catch what was said — totally normal to ask.

Slower, please

Tip: Ask people to slow down — most will happily do it.

I didn't get that

Tip: Admit you didn't follow; natives say it a lot too.

OK / Deal (the everyday 'OK')

Tip: The everyday 'OK': agreeing, confirming plans, saying 'deal'.

Of course! / Sure!

Tip: An enthusiastic yes when someone asks you for something.

Really? / Seriously?

Tip: Reaction to surprising news — your tone shows amazement or doubt.

How nice! / Cool!

Tip: Positive reaction to good news, plans or something you like.

Can I get a coffee, please?

Tip: How people really order at a bar or coffee shop — swap 'coffee' for anything.

How much is it?

Tip: Ask the price or what you owe when paying.

Can I get the bill, please?

Tip: Ask for the bill in a restaurant or café; a small wave helps.

No thanks, I'm good (declining an offer)

Tip: Friendly way to turn down food, a drink or help.

See you! / Bye!

Tip: Casual goodbye — works even if you won't see them again soon.