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Portuguese Phrases For Dummies


Portuguese Phrases For Dummies


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von: Karen Keller

10,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 26.02.2007
ISBN/EAN: 9780470130506
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 224

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Are you thinking about traveling, studying, or working in Portugal or Brazil, but you don’t know any Portuguese? Want to improve your conversation skills with the Portuguese-speaking people in your life? <i>Portuguese Phrases for Dummies</i> is the perfect diving board for anyone looking to communicate and even become fluent in the language. <p>As the fifth-most widely spoken language in the world, Portuguese can be heard in South America, Africa, Asia, and of course, Portugal. If you want to know basic Portuguese but don’t want a boring textbook that unloads tons of conjugation rules or long lists of words to memorize, then this quick-and-easy phrasebook will get your feet wet without overwhelming you. This friendly book covers a wide array of subjects both helpful and interesting, including:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Numbers, days of the week, measurements, and time</li> <li>Making friends and small talk</li> <li>Enjoying every type of meal</li> <li>Shopping in markets and at stores</li> <li>Culture, leisure, and activities</li> <li>Work and transportation</li> <li>Finding a place to live</li> <li>Dealing with emergencies</li> <li>Slang and colloquial terms</li> <li>Phrases and particles to make you sound like a local!</li> </ul> <p>Knowing these fundamentals, you’ll be able to communicate with Portuguese-speaking people and continue learning about the language and culture. With hundred of useful phrases at your fingertips, <i>Portuguese Phrases for Dummies</i> will give you a basic comprehension of this beautiful language and have you speaking instantly!</p>
<p><b>Introduction 1</b></p> <p>About This Book 2</p> <p>Conventions Used in This Book 2</p> <p>Foolish Assumptions 3</p> <p>Icons Used in This Book 4</p> <p>Where to Go from Here 4</p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Say It How? Speaking Portuguese 5</b></p> <p>Exploring the Roots of Portuguese 6</p> <p>Reciting Your ABCs 8</p> <p>Conquering Consonants 9</p> <p>The letter C 10</p> <p>The letter D 10</p> <p>The letter G 11</p> <p>The letter H 11</p> <p>The letter J 12</p> <p>The letter L 12</p> <p>The letters M and N 12</p> <p>The letter Q 13</p> <p>The letter R 13</p> <p>The letter S 14</p> <p>The letter T 14</p> <p>The letter W 14</p> <p>The letter X 15</p> <p>Exercising Your Jowls with Vowels 15</p> <p>The letters A and à 15</p> <p>The letters E and Ê 16</p> <p>The letter I 16</p> <p>The letters O and Ô 17</p> <p>The letter U 17</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Grammar on a Diet: Just the Basics 19</b></p> <p>Constructing Simple Sentences 19</p> <p>Nouns 20</p> <p>Adjectives 20</p> <p>Articles 21</p> <p>Pronouns 22</p> <p>Verbs 23</p> <p>The Simple Tenses: Present, Past, and Future 24</p> <p>Present tense 25</p> <p>Past tense 27</p> <p>Future tense 28</p> <p>Conjugating the tenses 29</p> <p>Connecting It All Together 32</p> <p>Making Contractions: It’s a Cinch! 33</p> <p>To Me, to You: Indirect Objects 34</p> <p>Commanding an Audience 35</p> <p>Getting Possessive 35</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Numerical Gumbo: Counting of All Kinds 39</b></p> <p>Numbers to Know: When Everything Counts 39</p> <p>The Big Countdown: Ordinal Numbers 41</p> <p>Telling Time 42</p> <p>Monday, Tuesday: Weekdays 44</p> <p>Tracking the Calendar: Months and Dates 46</p> <p>Naming the months 46</p> <p>Picking a date 47</p> <p>Money, Money, Money 48</p> <p>Currency and prices 49</p> <p>Getting money from banks and ATMs 50</p> <p>Measuring Distances and Other Stuff 52</p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Making New Friends and Enjoying Small Talk 55</b></p> <p>A Few Ways to Say Hello and Goodbye 56</p> <p>Introducing Yourself 58</p> <p>First Names, Last Names, and Nicknames 59</p> <p>Knowing Who, What, and Where 61</p> <p>“Where Are You From?” 62</p> <p>Describing the World around You 66</p> <p>Describing permanent qualities: Ser 66</p> <p>Describing temporary qualities: Estar 70</p> <p>Speaking about Speaking 71</p> <p>The Good, the Bad, and the Humid: Weather 73</p> <p>Figuring Out Family Connections 75</p> <p>Giving Out Your Contact Information 76</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Enjoying a Drink and a Snack (or Meal!) 79</b></p> <p>Bom Apetite! Enjoy Your Meal! 79</p> <p>At the Restaurant: Trying Local Foods 81</p> <p>Ordering at a restaurant 82</p> <p>Ordering a drink 85</p> <p>First foods up: Salads and condiments 86</p> <p>On to the main course 88</p> <p>Basking in Brazilian barbeque 89</p> <p>Doing dessert 90</p> <p>Paying the bill 91</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Shop ’Til You Drop 95</b></p> <p>Finding Places to Shop 95</p> <p>Out for the Perfect Outfit 96</p> <p>Skirts and shirts: Which to choose 97</p> <p>Trying it on 99</p> <p>Exploring Brazilian Treasures 101</p> <p>Shopping for Food and Necessities at the Market 103</p> <p>Getting some practical items 103</p> <p>Shopping at the outdoor market 104</p> <p>Making Comparisons and Expressing Opinions 105</p> <p>Paying for Your Purchases 106</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Making Leisure a Top Priority 109</b></p> <p>Talking about Going Out 110</p> <p>Inviting someone and being invited 110</p> <p>Asking what the place or event is like 111</p> <p>Asking People What They Like to Do 113</p> <p>Taking in Brazil’s Musical Culture 114</p> <p>Playing an instrument 114</p> <p>Dancing around and singing out loud 116</p> <p>Exploring Carnaval in Brazil 117</p> <p>Exploring Art Galleries and Museums 118</p> <p>Going to the Movies 119</p> <p>Hanging Out at the Beach 120</p> <p>What to take to the beach 121</p> <p>Talking about beach safety 123</p> <p>Expressing beauty: “It’s so beautiful!” 124</p> <p>Getting Out for a Walk (or a Hike) 125</p> <p>Playing Soccer — Brazil’s National Pastime 127</p> <p>Falling in Love — in Portuguese 128</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: When You Gotta Work 131</b></p> <p>Picking Up the Phone 131</p> <p>Saying hello and goodbye 132</p> <p>Making a call 133</p> <p>Dealing with verbal mush 135</p> <p>Talking in the past 137</p> <p>Talking about Work 138</p> <p>Dealing with Computers 142</p> <p><b>Chapter 9: I Get Around: Transportation 145</b></p> <p>On the Move: Transportation 146</p> <p>Making a plane reservation 146</p> <p>Taking buses 150</p> <p>Hailing táxis 150</p> <p>Renting a car 152</p> <p>Onde? Where? The Question for Going Places 154</p> <p>Understanding Spatial Directions 157</p> <p>Navigating Cityscapes 159</p> <p>Over Here, Over There 162</p> <p>How Far? Perto ou longe? 163</p> <p><b>Chapter 10: Finding a Place to Lay Your Weary Head 165</b></p> <p>Finding a Place to Live 165</p> <p>Checking Out the Hotel or Pousada 167</p> <p>Deciding where to stay 167</p> <p>Making reservations 169</p> <p>Checking in and checking out: Registration procedures 170</p> <p>Talking about Sleep 171</p> <p><b>Chapter 11: Dealing with Emergencies 175</b></p> <p>Stick ’em Up: What to Say If You’re Robbed 176</p> <p>Asking for and receiving help 176</p> <p>Reporting a problem to the police 178</p> <p>Handling Health Emergencies 179</p> <p>Getting sick 180</p> <p>Handling broken bones and other injuries 183</p> <p>Discussing Legal Problems 185</p> <p><b>Chapter 12: Ten Favorite Brazilian Portuguese Expressions 187</b></p> <p>Que saudade! 187</p> <p>Fala sério! 187</p> <p>pra caramba! 188</p> <p>Lindo maravilhoso! 188</p> <p>É mesmo? 189</p> <p>Um beijo! or Um abraço! 189</p> <p>Imagina! 189</p> <p>Pois não? 190</p> <p>Com certeza! 190</p> <p>Fique tranqüilo 190</p> <p><b>Chapter 13: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Like a Local 191</b></p> <p>Né? 191</p> <p>Tá 192</p> <p>Ah é? 192</p> <p>Então 192</p> <p>Sabe? 192</p> <p>Meio 193</p> <p>Ou seja/E tal 193</p> <p>Cê Instead of Você 193</p> <p>Pra Instead of Para a 194</p> <p>Tô instead of Estou 194</p> <p>Index 195</p>
<b>Karen Keller</b> is a journalist who lived and worked in São Paulo, Brazil, for three years. Before moving to Brazil, the California native taught Spanish at a New York City–based foreign-language-education Web site. Keller is also a published travel-guide writer. She currently lives in New Jersey, where she is a local newspaper reporter.
<b>Hundreds of useful phrases at your fingertips</b> <p><b>Speak Portuguese — instantly!</b></p> <p>Traveling to Brazil or Portugal but don't know Portuguese? Need to kick up your conversation skills? This handy phrasebook will jump-start your comprehension and have you speaking basic Brazilian Portuguese in no time.</p> <p><b>Discover how to</b></p> <ul> <li>Get directions, shop, and eat out</li> <li>Talk numbers, dates, times, and money</li> <li>Chat about family and work</li> <li>Discuss sports and the weather</li> <li>Deal with problems and emergencies</li> </ul>

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