There are several different dialects of Brazilian Portuguese spoken in Brazil.There are several differences between Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese.
Step 1: Speak the Portuguese alphabet.
It's not very different from Spanish, but it is different enough that it will take you up in a few places.Here are the basic sounds in the majority of Brazilian Portuguese dialects.
Step 2: Get familiar with the writings of diacritics.
The accent marks are placed above a letter.There are a few to choose from.The tilde is a sign of nasalization.You can say any letter with this symbol through your nose.That's a cedilla underneath that "c," by the way.It's pronounced like /e/ and is used for stressing.Only the letter "A" is used for the accent grave.The feminine pronoun for "the" and "to" are both "a."It's " cidade" if you go to the city.When it's abnormal, the "" in Portuguese is used to stress out.
Step 3: Know what the rules are.
Portuguese has a lot of not-so-tried-and-true pronunciation rules.A lot of how a letter sounds is dependent on where it is placed in the word.Sometimes what you're used to can be quite different.Nasalize every "m" and "n" at the end of every syllable so they sound like "ng.""Bem" is pronounced like "beng".The tilde on top of the "a" means that the sound of "-o" must be said through your nose.It sounds like "z" when it is between two vowels."casa" is pronounced "caa-za", "absin-too" and "suave" are also pronounced that way."D" and "t" make sounds before "e" or "i"."Saudades" is pronounced sa-oo-da-jeez."e" at the end of words turns to an "ee" sound.It is tempting to say "sa-oo-da-Jayz" but it is not possible."o" does the same thing, turning to "oo.""Como" is pronounced like "co-moo."Sometimes, it isn't pronounced at all."Cohm" is how it's said, depending on the dialect.When not between vowels and at the end of a syllable, "L" turns to "oo" as well."Brazil" is pronounced "bra-ZEE-oo."We all know the sound of that trilled "r" in Spanish.How would you say "morro"?It's a very strange sound.Yes.Really.
Step 4: The second syllable needs to be stressed in general.
An accent mark indicates where the stress goes if it's not the second syllable.Don't see it?The second one should be stressed."CO-moo.""Sa-oo-DA-jeez.""Bra-ZEE-oo."Picking up the pattern?"Secretria" tells you that the stress is on the antepenultimate syllable.
Step 5: If you're familiar with the language, you can tell the differences.
You probably could've guessed that European Spanish is different from South American Spanish.Even though South American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese are very similar, they have a few differences, one of which is the use of the "ustedes" for the second person and third person.It'sustedes all the way, whether you're giving a speech or talking to friends.Even with the most basic of words, the vocabulary can be quite different.In Spanish, red is called "rojo" and in British, it's "vermelho."There are a lot of false assumptions out there.There are three people in this picture.I'm happy!The future subjunctive is an entirely new tense.It's a give and take when it comes to difficulty.
Step 6: You should know that the accents in Brazil can change when you go to a different state.
It's good to know that they have their own accent and way of speech if you're moving to Rio de Janeiro.The casual, emotional interjections they favor are most of it.There are some differences in pronunciation.Things like "OK" can be used to confirm an offer."inteligente" becomes "cabeudo."There are just three examples.Cursing is frowned upon in more formal situations, but if you're at the local bar watching the football game, it's going to come up."Porra" is a good word to start with.The starkest contrast is with the "r" and it should be a bit more guttural.Think of something like "loch."This applies to all "r" sounds that are at the beginning or end of a word, those that have been doubled, or those preceded by an "n" or "l.""Meus pais" becomes "mih-oosh pah-eesh."
Step 7: Know what loan words mean.
Those that end in vowels other than "r," "s," or "m" get pronounced as if an "e" got stuck onto the end."Internet" is pronounced "eeng-teH-NE-chee."Yeah.Say it three times fast.Can you guess if there are words like hip-hop?It's similar to "hippee hoppee!"Loan words are more common in Brazilian Portuguese than in European Portuguese and European Spanish.It's "mouse" for a computer mouse in South America but "ratn" across the pond.It's difficult to make a jump across the Atlantic because most of them are from America.
Step 8: You can learn how to greet people correctly.
It's important that you have something to say when you walk into a room.You're making an effort from the beginning.Ol is one of the ways to start.Hello.While we're at it, it's also useful to know time phrases: Manh, Day Noite, Evening or night Tarde.
Step 9: Get down some everyday phrases.
You may need them if you're lost on the side of the road.You can make small talk at the local bar or cafe.A no is portugus.I don't speak Portuguese.Fala ingls?Do you speak English?Eu sou de...I'm from London.Sou portugus.I'm from Portugal.Com licena.Excuse me.Muito obrigado/a.Thank you so much.De nada.No problem, you are welcome.Desculpe.Sorry.Até.See you later.Tchau!Bye!
Step 10: Ask questions
To get the ball rolling, you'll need some phrases in your tool belt, so you can start a few conversations to hone your skills.Are you talking about De onde voc?Where are you from?Onde vocs moram?Where do you live?Is it ela?Who is she?Is that isso?What is this?Onde e banheiro?Where is the bathroom?Do you think so?What do you do?Can you tell me custa isso?Do you mean Quanto isso custa?How much is this?
Step 11: You should go out to eat.
When you're dining out, it's one of the most common places to practice your skills.Here are a few phrases you can use to show you know what you're talking about.What would you like to eat?Voc est com fome?Are you hungry?Is it possible that voc quer beber?What would you like to drink?It's Euria.I would like an espresso.O voc recomenda?What do you think should be done?I would like to order now.por favor.Please, a beer.A favor.Please check the bill.
Step 12: While visiting, exchange holiday greetings.
You may need to exchange holiday greetings if you are in Brazil.Happy Birthday, Happy Natal, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year are some of the bigguns.
Step 13: Understand the numbers.
It was like being a toddler again.If you want to have the most basic of understanding, you need to know the numbers.For one, two, and the hundreds, there's a masculine and feminine version.2 - dois/duas 3 - trs 4 - quatro 5 - seis 7 - oitoIt's always the tens place followed by "e" and the ones place.
Step 14: You can learn the days of the week
It is helpful to know what's going on when, even if you're speaking in a different language.The natives use "Segunda", "Tera" and so on.Sexta-Feira is Friday Sbado.
Step 15: Learn how to play with the colors.
It will help with basic communication.Black, preto Blue, marrom Gray, cinza Green, verde Orange, laranja Pink, roxo Red and vermelho White.
Step 16: It's a good idea to learn some words.
It will come in handy if you can talk about the things around you.You will be able to give basic opinions on things when you know more about them.There are masculine and feminine versions of the same thing.Bad - mau/m Good - Bom/boa Beautiful - bonito/bonita Big - triste Small - pequeno/pequenaIf you need to describe it, know that it has a gender.The feminine versions end in "-a".
Step 17: You can learn how to talk about other people.
It's important to know the pronouns in Portuguese because the verbs have to match the nouns.I - Eu You - Tu or voc He/Her/It - Ele/Ela We - Ns or a gente "You guys"
Step 18: There are some common verbs that you can learn.
Now that you know how to talk about them, what are they doing?To be, ser, comprar, beber, comer, dar, falar, and escrever are some common verbs.
Step 19: You have to be able to conjugate those verbs.
Being able to say "I to be American" is not that impressive.Let's just cover the regular right now since some verbs are different.This will be cake if you know Spanish.If you don't know, the ending indicates whether the verb goes with I, you, he/she/it, we, or they as the subject."Ar" verbs are conjugate like -o, -as, and -amos.That's "comprais" and "compro.""E" is a conjugate of "o" and "es", like comer."Come," "comes," and "comeis" are the words that are used."Ir" is a conjugate of "o", "es" and "imos".So that's "parto, parte,partimos, Partis"Three regular examples are included in the indicative.It would take hours and hours of your time to cover the irregular verbs and tenses.
Step 20: You can learn to tell time in Portuguese.
Ahoras sao, por favor?Can you tell me how long you have till closing time?It is 2 o'clock So trs horas and 10 o ofclock.
Step 21: There are online tools that you can use.
There are a lot of websites that can help with speaking skills.Two websites that offer interactive quiz features that can help you grow your database of knowledge and are way, way more than just reading words and hoping you remember them are the BBC and Memrise.It's enjoyable.You can listen to tracks and videos on the internet.If you want to curve the mistakes that keep springing up, immerse yourself in the rules as often as possible.
Step 22: There is a class that you should take.
Being forced to speak the language for a couple of hours a week can give us motivation.Portuguese classes can be found at a school or community center nearby.Exposure will do you good.The smaller the class, the better.Try to meet someone that you can practice one-on-one with who is a bit better than you.When class isn't enough to really build and grow, study groups can get you practicing every day.
Step 23: Talk to people who are native to that area.
It's nerve-racking, but it is the most efficient way to hone your skills.Don't worry about making mistakes because they know their language is difficult.They will be happy that you made the effort.The more you do it, the less stressed you'll be.Signing up for a class is a good idea.You may be able to join a circle that your teacher or classmates have access to.You'll be able to meet people in new ways and get something out of it.
Step 24: All of your skills are used.
You may think speaking is the only way to get better at speaking, but working on your reading, writing, and listening can also help.Being good at the other ones won't hurt, even though speaking is the best.Pick up a book, start a journal in Portuguese, and listen to music.Do whatever it takes to get your hands on it.It's a good place to start.You can get your brain primed for this language with online tutorials.