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Many people want to learn Brazilian Portuguese to travel, connect with Brazilian culture or communicate for work, but it can be hard to find quality lessons focused on real speaking practice.
uTalk is the solution. We'll help you avoid:
- Wasting time on Portuguese grammar drills that don't help you hold a conversation
- Struggling with European Portuguese when you need Brazilian Portuguese
- Missing out on learning authentic pronunciation from native speakers in Brazil
Learn Brazilian Portuguese fast and unlock new opportunities in Brazil and across the Portuguese-speaking world.
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Three Steps to Learn Brazilian Portuguese Online
No scheduling. No confusion. Just a clear path.
Start in minutes
Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app, choose Portuguese (Brazilian) and select your first category.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Learn through short lessons with native speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you tend to get wrong so you can learn faster.
Speak like a local
Try your new Portuguese skills in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can both build practical spoken language skills and start enjoying meaningful experiences.
Why uTalk is the Best Brazilian Portuguese Learning App
uTalk is app-based, online, and ready to help you speak and recognise key Portuguese words and phrases.
Speak first
Practical content for greetings, travel, Brazilian culture and everyday spoken Portuguese. Interactive exercises make speaking practice feel natural.
Authentic speakers
Learn from locals instead of computer voices. Hear the accent and pronunciation used across Brazil from Rio to São Paulo.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like lessons build confidence. Content is short, focused and based on real-life situations that matter.
Speak Portuguese Today – Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Eu gostaria de um café, por favor.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Olá.
Hello.
Sim.
Yes.
Sim, obrigado (obrigada).
Yes please.
Não.
No.
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Não, obrigado (obrigada).
No thanks.
Por favor.
Please.
Obrigado. (Obrigada.)
Thank you.
Muito obrigado (obrigada).
Thank you very much.
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De nada.
You’re welcome.
Duas cervejas, por favor.
Two beers, please.
o ônibus
bus
o carro
car
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o táxi
taxi
o trem
train
a estação de trem
railway station
o aeroporto
airport
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o hotel
hotel
o passaporte
passport
o telefone
telephone
Com licença.
Excuse me.
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Que horas são?
What time is it?
Você pode repetir, por favor?
Can you repeat that please?
Fale mais devagar, por favor.
Please speak more slowly.
Eu não entendo.
I don’t understand.
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Desculpe.
Sorry.
Onde ficam os banheiros?
Where are the toilets?
Banheiro Feminino
Ladies’ Toilet
Banheiro Masculino
Gents’ Toilet
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Onde fica a praia?
Where is the beach?
Onde fica o banco?
Where is the bank?
Quanto custa?
How much does this cost?
o cartão de crédito
credit card
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o caixa automático
cash machine
Tchau.
Goodbye.
o paracetamol
paracetamol
as chaves
keys
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o mapa
map
esquerda
left
direita
right
um
one
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dois
two
três
three
Where is it spoken?
Brazil
Number of speakers
204,000,000
Language family
Indo-European
Italic
Romance
Fun facts | Portuguese (Brazilian)
- If you have a big problem in Brazil, you can say 'Estou frito' - I'm fried.
- To look for a hair in an egg - procurar pelo em ovo - means to try to find problems where there aren't any.
- There are vocabulary differences between European and Brazilian Portuguese e.g. sorvete - ice cream - in Brazil but gelado in Portugal, ônibus - bus - in Brazil but autocarro in Portugal, and trem - train - in Brazil but comboio in Portugal.
How our Brazilian Portuguese lessons work
Your learning journey shouldn't be difficult. Start with basic greetings and high-frequency Portuguese words. Move on to food, travel, everyday phrases and other practical categories. Lessons are short, fun and created for beginners. You'll practise speaking and compare your pronunciation with native language speakers. Listening practice helps you understand the rhythm of Brazilian Portuguese and review sessions adapt to you by testing you more on vocabulary you get wrong.
Pick a category and the app orders the content for quick wins. The app automatically defaults to the language of your device, or you can choose another language to learn from if you prefer, and switch between online and offline mode on mobile or desktop. Change categories at any time and follow the path that suits your goals. If you have questions, contact our friendly UK-based support team.
Brazilian Portuguese vs. European Portuguese
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Key points
- Brazilian Portuguese is spoken by over 200 million people in Brazil. It differs from European Portuguese in pronunciation, vocabulary and some aspects of grammar.
- Pronunciation is more open and musical in Brazil. Words like "de" and "te" have distinctly different pronunciations. The letter "s" at the end of syllables sounds like "sh" in Rio but like "s" in São Paulo, while in Portugal it often sounds like "sh".
- Vocabulary differs too. In Brazil, locals say "ônibus" for bus (Portugal uses "autocarro"), "trem" for train (Portugal says "comboio") and "sorvete" for ice cream (Portugal says "gelado").
- Both varieties are mutually intelligible. If you learn Brazilian Portuguese, you'll understand Portuguese speakers from Portugal, though the accent takes some getting used to. uTalk offers both European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese to help you communicate across Brazil and with Brazilian communities worldwide.
How Brazilian Portuguese compares with Spanish and other languages
- Brazilian Portuguese is widely spoken across Brazil and beyond. If you're interested in other languages from the Americas or the Iberian world, Spanish is a close relative with similar grammar and vocabulary.
- Portuguese and Spanish share many similarities, as they're both Romance languages, which come from Latin. If you speak Spanish, you'll recognise patterns in Portuguese, though the pronunciation is quite different.
- Brazilian Portuguese takes words from Guarani and other indigenous languages, African languages such as Yoruba and European languages including Italian, German and English. This makes Brazilian culture rich and the vocabulary diverse.
- uTalk also supports European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Argentinian Spanish, and other Romance languages including French, Italian, Galician, Catalan, Romanian, Corsican, Neapolitan, Sicilian, and Jèrriais. You can compare how these relate to the Portuguese language and even learn more than one if you like.
“We help make learning Brazilian Portuguese easy”
"It's frustrating when lessons ignore the variety of Portuguese you need to connect with Brazilian culture. At uTalk, we understand that learners need to hear the language as it's really spoken. Achieve your goals with lessons that include recordings of native speakers from Brazil."
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Why learners trust uTalk
Over 30 million people have started speaking a new language with uTalk. Our content is recorded by native speakers, and our app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages. Check our reviews to see how learners turn practice into progress with interactive exercises and game-based learning that's fun and effective.
Your Brazilian Portuguese Learning Journey
You'd like to travel to Brazil, connect with Brazilian culture or communicate for work. Portuguese is spoken by over 200 million people in Brazil and millions more around the world. Finding Brazilian Portuguese lessons that focus on speaking can be hard, but it doesn't have to be.
Get StarteduTalk makes it simple. Pick any category that interests you or begin with "olá" and "obrigado (obrigada)", the everyday essentials. Build up practical Portuguese words and phrases for everyday situations. Listen to native speakers, then record your own voice and compare the results. Game-based lessons keep beginners engaged, while the practical content works for all levels. Learn at your own pace, online or offline. Follow our suggested path or jump to the categories that suit your needs right now.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Portuguese with confidence. You'll understand more of what people say. You'll use your skills with friends, locals and new connections across Brazil. It fits your life.
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Explore the Romance language family
Portuguese (Brazilian) belongs to the Romance language family, which evolved from Latin. These languages share historical roots and often have similar grammar and vocabulary, so cross-learning might feel familiar once you start. If you're curious and wish to compare words, sounds or everyday phrases across the family, check out: European Spanish, French, Italian, Galician, Catalan, Romanian, Corsican, Neapolitan, Sicilian, Sardinian and Jèrriais.
These languages share historical roots and sometimes have similar words or sounds, so cross-learning can feel natural once you start exploring. Use our website to find information on all the languages we offer.
Get StartedYour Brazilian Portuguese questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1-A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
What's the difference between Brazilian and European Portuguese?
Brazilian Portuguese differs from European Portuguese in pronunciation, vocabulary and some grammar. Both varieties are mutually intelligible, but uTalk focuses on Brazilian Portuguese.
How does Portuguese compare to Spanish?
Portuguese and Spanish are both Romance languages with similar grammar and vocabulary. If you speak Spanish, you'll recognise patterns in Portuguese. However, pronunciation is quite different. Portuguese has more nasal sounds and a different rhythm.
Can I learn Portuguese (Brazilian) for free with uTalk?
Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you're not satisfied.
How long does it take to learn Brazilian Portuguese?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your speed depends on how often you use the app and how much you review. Focus on speaking and listening practice for faster progress.
Is Brazilian Portuguese on Duolingo?
Brazilian Portuguese is available on Duolingo, but uTalk takes a different approach: it uses only real native speakers from Brazil, and also includes Portuguese as spoken in Portugal - all as part of its 150+ language range for beginners.
Where can I learn Brazilian Portuguese with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.