English to Portuguese Common Phrases and Words
If you are looking for some basic vocabulary words when it comes to learning Portuguese, then you've come to the right place. This page has a variety of common words and phrases to get your started on your Portuguese learning journey.
By scrolling down you will find the following categories: Yes and No; Please and Thank You; Exchanging Names; Question Words; and Other Useful Phrases.
Common Words from English to Portuguese:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words from Portuguese to English.
English to Portuguese for Yes and No
Yes ➔ Sim
No ➔ Não
Please and Thank You from English to Portuguese
Please ➔ Por favor
Thank you ➔ Obrigado/Obrigada
You're welcome ➔ De nada
Exchanging Names from English to Portuguese
What is your name? ➔ Qual é o seu nome?
My name is (name). ➔ Meu nome é (name).
English to Portuguese Question Words
Who ➔ Quem
What ➔ Que
When ➔ Quando
Where ➔ Onde
Why ➔ Por que
Other Useful Phrases from English to Portuguese
Do you speak English? ➔ Você fala inglês?
Yes, a little. ➔ Sim, um pouco.
*English to Portuguese common words and phrases last updated: February 13, 2025.
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