Portuguese guide

Portuguese common words 401–500

A curated list of Portuguese words 401 to 500 — with English translations, audio where available, and a quick practice quiz. Built from the SPEAKZY lesson library.

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Use this guide as a practical reference, not just a list. These Portuguese words come from the SPEAKZY lesson library and are ordered so beginners can build useful recognition quickly. Start by reading the first twelve words out loud, then tap the speaker button beside each entry to hear pronunciation in your browser. The goal is active recall: cover the English side, say the meaning before you check it, and repeat any word that takes more than a second to remember. After the list, use the flashcards and quiz to turn passive recognition into words you can actually use in conversation. For best results, learn in short rounds. Do 10–15 words, take a break, then come back later and test yourself again. When these words feel familiar, move into the matching SPEAKZY lessons so you practise them inside phrases, questions and real everyday sentences.

What this lesson covers

Core Portuguese words for everyday conversation.

English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.

A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.

Start with these key words

Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.

Flashcards

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Practice quiz

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Full vocabulary list

Words 1–20
  • mãe
    MEY
    mother
  • pai
    PAY
    father
  • irmão
    ir-MOWN
    brother
  • irmã
    ir-MEY
    sister
  • filho
    FEE-lyoo
    son
  • filha
    FEE-lya
    daughter
  • família
    fa-MEE-lya
    family
  • bebé
    be-BEH
    baby
  • casa
    KAH-za
    house
  • o meu/a minha
    oo MEH-oo/ah MEE-nya
    my
  • avô
    ah-VOH
    grandfather
  • avó
    ah-VOH
    grandmother
  • neto
    NEH-too
    grandson
  • neta
    NEH-ta
    granddaughter
  • velho
    VEH-lyoo
    old
  • jovem
    ZHO-ven
    young
  • querido
    keh-REE-doo
    dear
  • vila
    VEE-la
    town
  • visita
    vee-ZEE-ta
    visit
  • eles/elas
    EH-loosh/EH-lash
    they
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