Brazilian Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese, explained properly
Short guides written by a Brazilian teacher, not copied from a phrasebook. Every page says what Brazilians actually say, and flags the places where an answer written for European Portuguese would send you wrong.
Brazilian Portuguese Guide
Tu vs Você in Brazilian Portuguese: The Real Story
Wondering when to use tu or você in Brazil? Most Brazilians use você; tu appears in the South and Northeast but often with você-style verbs. Learn
Brazilian Portuguese Basics
How Are You in Brazilian Portuguese? Tudo Bem Explained
Learn the real ways to say 'how are you' in Brazilian Portuguese: tudo bem, tudo bom, como vai. Discover why 'tudo bem' is both question and answer.
Brazilian Portuguese Greetings
How to Say Hello in Brazilian Portuguese: Oi, Olá, E aí
Learn the real Brazilian greetings: oi, olá, e aí. When to use each by time of day and formality, plus tips from a native teacher.
Brazilian Portuguese Guide
How to Say Thank You in Brazilian Portuguese
Learn the correct way to say thank you in Brazilian Portuguese: obrigado vs obrigada depends on the speaker, not the listener. Clear rules, examples, and