35 must-know phrases in Brazilian Portuguese

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

PDF: www.decodingwords.com/conversationplaybook New to Portuguese? Start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGHKeaFsppWCnas

[@ediethelegend9887]

Your the reason my Portuguese is getting better by the day! Can’t thank you enough bro

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Happy to hear that bud! Keep up the grind!

[@fdkaix9091]

Andrew your content is great! I believe if you add 'Brazilian Portuguese' to the name of your channel your audience will grow much faster.

[@frenchwannaloseweight]

Right but with keywords LEARN PORTUGUESE BRASIL

[@matthiasgraf1232]

Dear Andrew I only just wanted to let you know that your lessons are gorgeous! I am the main responsible for the Arabic language at the University of Bern, the capital of Switzerland, and I speak several languages because we are brought up with four of them as you might know. Learning languages has always come easy to me from the beginning, and I wrote my PhD thesis on second language acquisition. I’m only telling you this because I wanted to congratulate you on the way you’re presenting your knowledge, it is simply awesome. And after all, you are a very charming person.❤🎉❤🎉🎉 I wish you all the best, do well, and please take care and stay healthy😊

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

thank you!

[@samil5601]

Appreciate the way you highlight the way Brazilians shorten and combine words in spoken language. It is very hard to remember and confuses me often when speaking with Brazilians. The flip, too, can catch me out, so it was a useful reminder.

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

glad you found it useful! I talk a lot about these changes in the spoken language since my channel focuses mainly on colloquial BR-PT

[@sodapop3214]

When I started, I didn’t know that they had closed vowels so I struggled with that, but I learned a lot from watching your videos

[@lianamustim]

Wow, Andrew. You're SO accurate on your teaching. 👌👏👏👏

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Obrigado :)

[@Heatherlaurey]

I’m visiting my amazing internet friend in Brazil next month!! I’m so excited.

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Best of luck Heather! Hope you're able to apply a lot of what you learn over there :)

[@louiscervantez1639]

Preparing our ears for what we will hear in the real world! Exactly what we need thanks

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Exactly!!

[@leonidesdelapaz6064]

Your videos are amazing bro. Thank you so much for what you do!!!

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

I appreciate it Leonides, glad you enjoy them!

[@alovero]

so useful!

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Patricio_Marcel]

I frigging love this channel!

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Great to hear that bud!

[@erictrzaska5771]

Now that I am close to mastering the first five lessons I'm going to watch this video 2 times a day for the next 2 weeks until I master these phrases. Iowa's complemented 2 times in the past couple weeks about my Portuguese. I've wanted to learn a language fluently my entire life but never found the right way or teacher and I'm incredibly happy and shocked this has been so good at teaching me. You're an excellent teacher Andrew!!

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

LOVE hearing that Eric!!!

[@MarcoCuauhtemocMejia]

The concept for this video is great and I wish more teachers did videos like this. Comparing text book form to common spoken version. Using clips from a real interview or movie is huge for understanding and trust what the teachers is saying.

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Glad you liked it Marco, I appreciate your feedback!

[@shailesh9284]

Para toda mi vida me he considerado un buen estudiante y adoro mucho a las personas que si saben ensenar, facilitar las cosas para los demás..... Eres uno de ellos no sabes hombre lo que haces no es normal... Todo es cómo contar un cuento perfecto.. muchísimas gracias por crear este contenido... Saludos desde India.

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Obrigado a você!

[@craigroegner692]

Eu gostei dos seus vídeos. Please make a videos about having a conversation about : ordering in a restaurant, shopping, and going through Customs at the airport.

[@duthegee]

You have the best Portuguese lessons on KZbin! Others are too watered down but yours are like structured college courses with clear objectives.

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

I appreciate it and so glad to hear you're enjoying the lessons!

[@musicislife8755]

Great tips! Thanks for the website suggestions, also.

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SarahIbrahem2]

I love your videos!!!!

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Glad you're enjoying them, I appreciate you Sarah!

[@erictrzaska5771]

When I go to são Paulo and Rio this August I can't wait to use my português skills with the people besides my mostly interested wife 😆😊

[@davidleong6606]

Oi Andrew! your annunciation and pace makes understanding so clear. I also love hearing the real people in real life conversation clips you include after you slowly present a word or phrase! Super super helpful! Muito brigado!!!

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Glad to hear it David!!

[@jackhillard7831]

Again, big help as I reside in Paraná with my Brazilian wife. I will check out these links as I’m having some difficulty finding a teacher. Forward!

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Best of luck Jack!

[@andyqu2246]

what a gem! Looking forward to seeing more of ur videos

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

obrigado! more on the way!! :)

[@davidj8065]

Very helpful and clear thanks

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maylynecabug-os5116]

your videos are very helpful👏🏼

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Glad you like them!

[@somayatofan4269]

Obrigado 😊

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

obrigado a você!

[@HatimBukhari-rg4ew]

Fenomenal!! Muchas gracias.

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

de nada!

[@Prophetdonna77]

Good teacher

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Thank you!

[@inessachimato8461]

Eu sou Ucraniana e moro em Los Angeles :) Thank you for the great lessons for the first time Portuguese learner. I just went to Brazil in February

[@kateriley4709]

i just found your channel and thank you so much! You are a great teacher and make it easy to follow.

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Thank you and welcome to the channel, Kate!!

[@Hallandfan847]

Please post again I love your vids they are so helpful 😭

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Thank you! I'm working on a long-form tutorial that should be ready in a few weeks (probably will end up being at least 30 minutes). It will be one of the most important videos I ever do so I want to make sure it's really, really good. Stay tuned!

[@CameliaBetancourt]

Love this video format! So so helpful

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anawkwardsweetpotato4728]

Muito bom vídeo!! Eu vou praticar esses frases com os meus estudantes brasileiros ^^

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Que bom!! :)

[@stephensutton9817]

Just discovered ur video. Finding it really helpful. Obrigado

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

De nada! Glad you found it useful Stephen!

[@GimmieJimmie]

Amazing

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

👍 😀

[@erictrzaska5771]

Currently having brasiliero Portugûes overload all day at work today thanks to your videos, if you please inform me on the order in which to study your videos so the memorization comes on easier I'd appreciate it

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

just follow the beginner's playlist. It starts with pronunciation and then goes into the lessons 1-4. Each lesson is meant to be repeated 3-5 times before moving onto the next. You don't want to rush onto the next lesson before you've got a solid grip on the current one. Otherwise it'll be a major brain overload and things won't stick. kzbin.info/aero/PLS2n39P9SS59z6E3tSSVsuQpzdn2xh30V

[@erictrzaska5771]

@@DecodingWordswithAndrew I've been waiting for replies from people such as you and just found the notification tab at the top of the screen... 😂. I appreciate your vids and will get lesson one down before I move on. Much appreciated... Funny enough I'm married to a Brazilian woman and been living with Brazilians for over 15 years.... Smh. I've even been to Brasil 5x now. It's about time I learn the language and not just kinda understand what's being said around me. Again thank you

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Sounds good Eric, my channel will be here to guide you along on your journey!!!

[@ayevaboo]

Obrigado por estes videos!!

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

imagina!!

[@zacharyshort384]

Greats channel, and you're a great orator. Really helping my Portuguese journey. Thanks a bunch, and keep it up!

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Great to hear from you Zachary! Right now I'm working on a longer form tutorial which is taking a while, but in the meantime I'll be posting 2 shorts a week

[@mrmusashii]

obrigago andrew!! your channel is very helpful, i appreciate you!

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Obrigado a você!! Glad you are finding it helpful! :)

[@pablovaz275]

what a great video Andrew! Keep it up

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

obrigado Pablo!! que bom que você gostou!!

[@TomRNZ]

Oi Andrew. I appreciate your videos. I'm trying to sort out the pronunciation, and I have a couple of questions. I noticed you pronounced "mas" as "mais". I've heard other Brazilians do the same, but I'm wondering firstly how common it is, and secondly, where does the 'ai" sound come from in "mas"? How do I know whether to pronounce "a" in other words as "ai"? You said "desculpa" as "Jesculpa", which, again, I have heard before, but I'm confused as to when the "D" should sound like "J". I thought it was before the letter "I" ("dia", "difícil") or before an "E" if it's at the end of a word ("cidade", "onde"), but here it doesn't match any of those "rules". How come we don't say "aprenJendo", for example? I hope these questions aren't too stupid. I speak English natively and Spanish as a second language. I'm obviously used to the inconsistencies of English pronunciation and Spanish pronunciation is super easy, so it's a challenge to come to Portuguese and try to make sense of it all. My goal isn't to sound like a native speaker, but I do really want to have good pronunciation. Obrigado novamente, Andrew, e espero que você tenha um ótimo dia!

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

E aí, Tom! These are GREAT questions which show just how detail-oriented you are. Regarding the pronunciation of "mas", it really depends on the accent, but in a nutshell....yes, you'll find that in practice, a lot of people will pronounce the two words the same way. In European Portuguese, though, there is a clear distinction between the two. Off the top of my head, I think "mas" is one of the the exceptions, so I wouldn't worry too much about that subtle difference. As for "desculpa"...again, depends on the accent. Some people say it like the "j" in "judge" (especially in Rio), whereas others say it like "des" with a clear "d" sound. Check out the song "Desafinado" sung by Tom Jobim (who's from Rio), and you'll see him pronounce "DESafinado" like a "j" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmO2pZigbq5rgpY. I wouldn't focus too much on memorizing pronunciation rules, because as you've noticed, there are 1) just way to many exceptions to things, 2) so many different accents in Brazil....I'd just focus on simply repeating what you hear. Loved the question, and hope this helps!

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Now that I think of it, you'll see the 'ai' sound in other words that end in "-as" "-az" as well. For example, "faz", "gás", "atrás" would be pronounced like "fais", "gais", "atrais". This is especially common in Rio, except they would add the "sh" sound at the end.

[@TomRNZ]

@@DecodingWordswithAndrew Obrigado, Andrew. Is the accent you use when speaking Portuguese based on any specific accent, or is it a mix of different accents? For example, my accent in Spanish is mostly based on Colombian Spanish but it's also a mix of a few different Latin American dialects. I'd like to choose a Brazilian accent to have as a base even though my accent will almost certainly end up as a mix of different Brazilian accents.

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

I've spent a lot of time with people from all over the country, so it's definitely a mix of influences...but I'd say the biggest influence would probably be the Rio accent. If you want to model an accent, I'd just try to mimic what you hear in movies and TV shows...it's usually a mix between SP and Rio.

[@ninnahnjoroge5544]

Waiting for more classes,,,visiting brasil this year,,,that is 2024,,,

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

more to come! :)

[@firstlast0001]

Bem is spelled with a m. But do they pronounce it as if it were an n?

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

it's closer to how an English speaker would pronounce "eng", except you don't quite finish pronouncing the "g" at the end. You can learn more in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYWkdYuehs-ei9E

[@haewon.polarbear]

is the language kinda cake or are u just a really good teacher i think its the latter 🤭 🤭 🤭 🤭

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

Thank you so much :)

[@ernestocovarrubias9526]

Anybody learning cause you recently started jiu jitsu? Lol

[@DecodingWordswithAndrew]

You'll see other people commenting the same on my UFC fighter break down videos :)

[@andyqu2246]

what a gem! Looking forward to seeing more of ur videos