🌤️ Portuguese phrase guide · Brazilian Portuguese
How to make small talk in Portuguese
Small talk is where real fluency shows: no script, no menu, just a friendly chat. These phrases (in the casual "you" you'd use with a friendly neighbour) get you through the weather, the weekend and a warm goodbye.
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| Portuguese | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Tudo bem? | How's it going? | |
| Que dia bonito hoje, né? | Nice weather today, isn't it? | |
| Que calor / que frio! | It's so hot / so cold! | |
| Tem planos para o fim de semana? | Any plans for the weekend? | |
| Nada de mais, só descansar. | Not much, just relaxing. | |
| Como foi o fim de semana? | How was your weekend? | |
| Faz quanto tempo que você mora aqui? | How long have you lived here? | |
| Você trabalha com o quê? | What do you do for work? | |
| Foi bom conversar com você! | Nice talking to you! | |
| A gente se vê! | See you around! |
Example conversation
Neighbour
Oi! Tudo bem?
Hi! How's it going?
You
Tudo ótimo, obrigado! Que dia bonito hoje, né?
Good, thanks! Nice weather today, isn't it?
Neighbour
Até que enfim! Tem planos para o fim de semana?
Finally! Any plans for the weekend?
You
Vou à praia com uns amigos. E você?
I'm going to the beach with some friends. And you?
Neighbour
Nada de mais, só descansar em casa.
Nothing special, just relaxing at home.
You
Boa! A gente se vê!
Sounds good! See you around!
Good to know
💡 "Né?" (short for "não é?") is the Brazilian "isn't it?" and you'll hear it constantly. "Tudo bem?" is both the question and the answer: "Tudo!"
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