The Portuguese spoken in Brazil is significantly different from that used in Portugal itself. The pronunciation is vastly different and there are many different words as well. So if you buy a phrase book make sure it is specifically for Brazil ( like those listed on the left) Note that Portuguese is an "almost" phonetic language. That means it is pronounced as it is written. But you need to know how the individual letters are pronounced. For example the letter R in most instances is pronounced as the letter H is pronounced in English, Rio sounds like Hio.

Here are some words and phrases that should assist you on your Brazil vacation

I need a taxi                  Eu precisar um taxiWelcome                        Bem vindoMan                            HomenWoman                          Mulherhow are you                    Como esta? how much does it cost          Quanto custou (say coosta) Beach                          PraiaSun                            SolMoney                          Dinheiro (din-air-ro)Girl                           GarotaNo                             Nao (say no,it’s the same)Yes                            Sim ( say si )Thanks                         Obrigadwhere can i change money       onde posso troca dinheirovery expensive                 muito caro!better                         melhorBeautiful                      bonitaPretty                         lindaGood Morning                   Bom Dia ( pronounce Bon ) Good Afternoon                 Boa Tarde( say - Tar-jee) Good Night                     Bom Noite ( pronounce Bon ) Drink                          BebidaFood                           ComidaBreakfast                      Cafe de Manhana Lunch                          AlmocaDinner                         JantarMeal                           Refeição Marry me                       case-me(pronounce casar-me)It is late                     E Tarde (E pronounce eh)you are kidding me             Voce esta brincando comigo Clothes                        Roupa ( pronounce R as H )Shoes                          SapatoIt is very Hot                 E muito quente It is cold                     E Frio Soft Drink (coke etc)          Refrigerant(remember R - H) You are funny                  Voce esta engracado Stop                           ParaRestaurant - Restarant (pronounce the same Except remember the R is pronounced as an H)Kiss                           BeijoGoodbye                        Tchau ( pronounce Chow ) I would like to buy this       Eu gostaria de comprar este Where is the police station    Onde ficar delagaciaI - Eu,    You - Voce (vor say),      Him - Ele,      Her - Ela, Us - Noss,  Them - Eles ( Elas - female)What time is it                Que horas sao (pronounce song)