A2 · ElementaryUnit 10: Getting Things Done

🎩Brazilian Portuguese Formal & Informal

Tú/usted, tu/vous, du/Sie — knowing when to use each

14 words · 🇧🇷 Brazilian Portuguese📝 Grammar: formal vs informal register

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Vocabulary — 14 words

você vs o senhor/a senhora

you (informal) vs you (formal)

pron
tratar por você

to use "você"

phrase
tratar por senhor

to use formal address

phrase
como o senhor está?

how are you? (formal)

phrase
prezado/a

dear (formal, in letters)

adj
atenciosamente

yours sincerely

adv
com licença

excuse me (requesting permission)

phrase
agradeço

I thank you (formal)

phrase
desculpe

excuse me (formal)

intj
um prazer

a pleasure

phrase
em que posso ajudar?

how can I help you? (formal)

phrase
gostaria de...

I would like to... (formal)

phrase
o senhor poderia...?

could you...? (formal)

phrase
fique à vontade

make yourself at home

phrase
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