The Portuguese Video Phrasebook
by Memrise
- "it was raining where we live"
- "the sun was shining where they were"
- "it was raining when we stopped"
- "we're having dinner in the garden at the moment"
- "I was buying his present when he walked into the shop"
- "my dad was speaking to my mom when I came home"
- "they're arriving in Madrid right this second"
- "the dentist is looking at her tooth right now"
- "they're speaking Portuguese now"
- "when is the next election?"
- "the next election is in two years"
- "do you think the President is reliable?"
- "I think polls are often unreliable"
- "I suggest lowering taxes"
- "religion is an important topic"
- "debates about the economy make the Republicans nervous"
- "this year the Democratic Party will get better results"
- "this was a total success!"
- "everything is under control"
- "it was out of control"
- "there's no need"
- "I have no words"
- "it's fair the way it is"
- "who else?"
- "I love someone else"
- "the die is cast"
- "the devil's in the detail"
- "actions speak louder than words"
- "it's blown out of proportion"
- "I was thrilled"
- "I was over the moon"
- "seriously?"
- "oh dear"
- "unbelievable!"
- "it's like looking for a needle in a haystack"
- "what's the point?"
- "what's the plan?"
- "to make sense"
- "does that make sense?"
- "that made no sense"
- "what are you thinking?"
- "have you lost your mind?"
- "are you sure about this?"
- "we look forward to meeting you (a man)"
- "we look forward to meeting you (a woman)"
- "don't be silly!"
- "be quiet (said to a man)"
- "that was a wise choice"
- "it was the natural choice"
- "these are difficult times"
- "are you following?"
- "this is a matter of opinion"
- "to the best of my ability"
- "at any cost"
- "where is the hospital?"
- "here it is"
- "just a little"
- "that's enough!"
- "what are you doing?"
- "it's possible"
- "is it possible?"
- "it's impossible!"
- "what a pity!"
- "what's the problem?"
- "no problem"
- "don't worry"
- "I don't mind"
- "oops!"
- "oh no!"
- "indeed!"
- "congratulations!"
- "yay!"
- "for the greater good"
- "too little, too late"
- "less is more"
- "it takes two to tango"
- "no pain no gain"
- "easy come easy go"
- "what goes around comes around"
- "practice makes perfect"
- "experience is the best teacher"
- "nothing ventured, nothing gained"
- "you have to make an effort"
- "I suggest you go to bed now"
- "don't make the same mistake again"
- "everything will be alright"
- "if you try hard, everything will be alright"
- "face the facts"
- "let's face it ..."
- "it occurred to me ..."
- "to be or not to be ..."
- "if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it"
- "God works in mysterious ways"
- "all things considered ..."
- "for the purpose of ..."
- "for the record ..."
- "this is off the record"
- "in this day and age ..."
- "on one condition ..."
- "can you imagine?"
- "where are you from?"
- "I'm from England"
- "how about you? (singular informal)"
- "are you from Portugal?"
- "I'm English (said by a man)"
- "I'm English (said by a woman)"
- "I'm American (said by a man)"
- "I'm American (said by a woman)"
- "are you Portuguese? (said to a man, informal)"
- "are you Portuguese? (said to a woman, informal)"
- "I'm not Portuguese (said by a man)"
- "I'm not Portuguese (said by a woman)"
- "I speak English"
- "do you speak Portuguese? (singular informal)"
- "of course!"
- "of course I speak English"
- "I speak a little Portuguese"
- "you speak Portuguese very well"
- "as long as you know what you're doing"
- "don’t make a scene"
- "it's the final countdown!"
- "you hit the nail on the head"
- "it costs an arm and a leg"
- "I had to bite my tongue"
- "you have crossed the line"
- "it depends on you"
- "you'll be the judge of that"
- "that sucks!"
- "I suppose so"
- "wait a minute"
- "stuff like that"
- "whatever"
- "don't sweat it"
- "thank God!"
- "Happy Holidays!"
- "Merry Christmas!"
- "Happy New Year!"
- "it's for you"
- "is it for me?"
- "a table for two please"
- "can we have ... please?"
- "can we have the menu please?"
- "are you ready? (formal)"
- "are you ready to order?"
- "yes, please"
- "no, thank you"
- "what would you like?"
- "I would like a cup of tea please"
- "what would you like to eat?"
- "would you like a bottle or a glass?"
- "I would like a little milk please"
- "do you have any desserts?"
- "I don't have anything"
- "I don't have water"
- "of course I have water"
- "do you like candy?"
- "it's very good"
- "I'm vegetarian"
- "is the soup hot?"
- "is it vegetarian?"
- "he's allergic to nuts"
- "we're addicted to sugar"
- "we would like something to eat please"
- "I would like some breakfast please"
- "would you like more beer?"
- "may I have the check please? (formal)"
- "I don't have cash"
- "do you accept cards? (plural)"
- "the man of my dreams"
- "the woman of my dreams"
- "why did you fall in love?"
- "... because she's the woman of my dreams"
- "what's the man of your dreams like?"
- "the man of my dreams is brave and gentle"
- "they got engaged after three weeks"
- "my parents are divorced"
- "we broke up"
- "there are plenty of fish in the sea"
- "I need help"
- "how do you say ... in Portuguese?"
- "do you understand? (singular informal)"
- "I don't understand"
- "me too"
- "me neither"
- "pleasure to meet you"
- "welcome!"
- "good luck!"
- "cat got your tongue?"
- "all bark and no bite"
- "all roads lead to Rome"
- "Rome wasn't built in a day"
- "put your past behind you"
- "let’s give it a shot"
- "are you certain?"
- "this is my final offer"
- "it's a deal!"
- "what’s the next step?"
- "in what way?"
- "it isn't that simple"
- "how hard can it be?"
- "what’s your opinion?"
- "that's none of your concern"
- "let's go shopping"
- "let's go to the market"
- "I want to buy something for you"
- "there is a big pharmacy"
- "there are many people"
- "is there an ATM?"
- "there are no banks"
- "there are many small bookshops"
- "the customer is always right"
- "do you want a new shirt?"
- "he wants the blue pants"
- "what do you want to buy?"
- "I want to buy some clothes"
- "I have to pee"
- "I have to buy an umbrella"
- "the bank is open"
- "this is my dog"
- "how old is he?"
- "he's twelve years old"
- "my cat is very old"
- "you're very young"
- "what time is it?"
- "it's two o'clock"
- "it's eight thirty"
- "it's twenty past seven"
- "it's ten to two"
- "it's six minutes past five"
- "when is your date?"
- "at what time?"
- "at ten to four"
- "at one in the afternoon"
- "either you love it or you hate it"
- "it's a win-win situation"
- "same but different"
- "that's life"
- "learn to love it"
- "ignorance is bliss"
- "great minds think alike"
- "don't jinx it"
- "a bird in the hand ..."
- "curiosity killed the cat"
- "don't cry over spilled milk"
- "don’t judge a book by its cover"
- "don't look a gift horse in the mouth"
- "every cloud has a silver lining"
- "you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs"
- "which city should we visit?"
- "you have to have a ticket and a visa"
- "you have to show your passport in the airport"
- "we have to take a taxi"
- "my luggage is too heavy"
- "it's a long journey"
- "have a safe flight"
- "mind the gap"
- "don't leave your bags unattended"
- "how was your holiday?"
- "why did you go to Europe?"
- "... because it's such an interesting place"
- "what was your best experience?"
- "we really liked parachuting"
- "the Indian restaurant was definitely the best one"
- "I helped my dad in the kitchen yesterday"
- "we waited for two weeks"
- "we already asked him that question"
- "I studied in Japan for two months"
- "we ordered four appetizers"
- "I loved him"
- "who ate my cake?"
- "he spoke Portuguese very well"
- "he bought that car twenty years ago"
- "we took a taxi"
- "I wrote a book two years ago"
- "they didn't have dinner with us"
- "they made a big cake for you last year"
- "I saw her in the library yesterday"
- "there were no good movies to watch"