10 essencial Portuguese phrases for describing your daily routine
Master the art of talking about your day in Portuguese with these 10 essential phrases.
Are you learning Portuguese and want to share what you do every day? Describing your daily routine is a fundamental skill that allows you to connect with native speakers on a personal level. It's perfect for casual conversations, making friends, or even for language exchange partners. Whether you're talking about waking up, working, studying, or relaxing, these phrases will help you articulate your activities clearly. They cover common actions and times of day, making them incredibly practical for everyday use. Let's dive in!
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.
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Words 1–10
- Eu acordo às sete horas.eh-oo ah-KOR-doo ahs SET-chee OH-rahsI wake up at seven o'clock.
- Eu tomo café da manhã.eh-oo TOH-moo kah-FEH dah mahn-YAHNGI eat breakfast.
- Eu vou para o trabalho.eh-oo voh PAH-rah oo trah-BAH-lyooI go to work.
- Eu trabalho das nove às cinco.eh-oo trah-BAH-lyoo dahs NO-vee ahs SEEN-kooI work from nine to five.
- Eu almoço ao meio-dia.eh-oo ahl-MOH-soo ahl MAY-oo DEE-ahI have lunch at noon.
- Eu volto para casa.eh-oo VOL-too PAH-rah KAH-zahI come back home.
- Eu janto com minha família.eh-oo JAHN-too kohn MEE-nyah fah-MEE-lyahI have dinner with my family.
- Eu estudo português à noite.eh-oo es-TOO-doo por-too-GEHS ah NOY-cheeI study Portuguese at night.
- Eu assisto TV.eh-oo ah-SEES-too teh-VEHI watch TV.
- Eu vou para a cama cedo.eh-oo voh PAH-rah ah KAH-mah SEH-dooI go to bed early.
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