10 essential Portuguese phrases for making a phone call
Never fear the phone again! Learn essential Portuguese phrases to confidently make calls for appointments, inquiries, or just to chat.
Making a phone call in a foreign language can be daunting, but with a few key phrases, you can navigate the conversation with ease. These phrases will help you initiate the call, state your purpose, and keep the conversation flowing smoothly. Whether you're trying to book a restaurant reservation, ask for directions, or simply connect with a friend, these Portuguese expressions are your ticket to successful phone communication. Practice them out loud to build your confidence for your next call.
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
Practice quiz
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- Alô?ah-LOHHello? (on the phone)
- Bom dia/Boa tarde/Boa noite.BOHN JEE-ah / BOH-ah TAR-jee / BOH-ah NOY-cheeGood morning/afternoon/evening.
- Eu gostaria de falar com...eh-oo gohs-tah-REE-ah jee fah-LAR kohn...I would like to speak with...
- Pode falar, por favor?POH-dee fah-LAR, poor fah-VORCan you speak, please? (asking if someone is there)
- Quem fala?keen FAH-lahWho is speaking?
- Eu sou o/a [Nome].eh-oo sohw oo / ah [Name]This is [Name] speaking.
- Não entendi. Pode repetir?NOW-een ten-JEE. POH-dee reh-peh-TEERI didn't understand. Can you repeat?
- Pode falar mais devagar, por favor?POH-dee fah-LAR my-ss deh-vah-GAR, poor fah-VORCan you speak more slowly, please?
- Estou ligando para...ehs-TOH lee-GAHN-doo PAH-rah...I am calling to...
- Obrigado(a). Tenha um bom dia.oh-bree-GAH-doo / doh. TEN-yah oom BOHN JEE-ahThank you. Have a good day.
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