The sentences presented in this section will help you with the most basic expressions in Portuguese. It will certainly not be enough in order to start a conversation in Portuguese, however being able to say a few words in the country's native language will evoke sympathy and understanding. Quite some people in Portugal and Brasil speak English quite well as a second language, however only in the larger cities. Still you are advised to purchase a language course before traveling.

English	Portuguese
I'd like to change money.	Eu gostaria de mudar o dinheiro.
What is the exchange rate?	Que é a taxa de troca?
Buy / sell.	Compra / venda.
Where can I change money?	Onde posso eu mudar o dinheiro?
How would you like to have it?	Como você gostam de o ter?
Banknotes of 20 / 50 / 100.	Notas de banco de 20 / 50 / 100.
Could you give me smaller notes?	Poderia você dar-me notas menores?
Could you give me small change?	Poderia você dar-me a mudança pequena?
How much does it cost?	Quanto custa?
Are there transaction costs?	Há uns custos da transação?
I'd like to open a bank account.	Eu gostaria de abrir um cliente de banco.
debit card / credit card.	cartão do débito / cartão de crédito.
I'd like to open a savings account.	Eu gostaria de abrir um cliente de economias.
Here is my passport.	Está aqui meu passport.
I lost my cards.	Eu perdi meus cartões.
I need money.	Eu necessito o dinheiro.

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