Você fala português? Do you speak Portuguese?
We have all been working hard to learn a bit of Portuguese before we start paddling in Brazil, but unfortunately we cannot master the language in just a couple of days. We could use your help in figuring out what important phrases we should know. Please tell us some phrases you think would be useful- then we will translate them into Portuguese so we are prepared to communicate with people while we're paddling.
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Please and thank you. Yes and No.Which way to a certain place.How much is something? Where is the closest market. Isn't it a beautiful day.
Posted by: Harn/Thompson | April 18, 2008 9:08 AM
The three most important phrases that i would learn if i had to would be: Hello,Where is the bathroom, and please and thank you.
Posted by: Anonymous | April 18, 2008 9:21 AM
Here are a few important phrases that we think you should use: "We are here in peace" "Good Morning" "Lovely weather we are having" "Goodbye" "How are you" "Can I buy food?"
Posted by: Anonymous | April 18, 2008 9:31 AM
good day, is there water ner
Posted by: andrew t | April 18, 2008 9:43 AM
do you know where food is?
Posted by: Andrew G | April 18, 2008 9:44 AM
Know how to say thank you, hello, no thank you, and goodbye. Those are the most important things to say to someone.
Posted by: Julia SA | April 18, 2008 9:44 AM
Could you help us? Are we going the right way? Where can we find food from here?
Posted by: Cody N | April 18, 2008 9:44 AM
You could probably use words like "Can you help us" or "What time is it" or if there are children you could learn "How old are you".
Posted by: Amanda P | April 18, 2008 9:45 AM
Where is this place. Can you help me. Thank you.
Posted by: kelsie th | April 18, 2008 9:45 AM
thank you, your welcome, hello, what should we do, what is the best route. I think those are some phrases you should learn how is your new guy doing????
Posted by: danni k | April 18, 2008 9:46 AM
Where is the market? I come in peace. My name is...
Posted by: Jordan E | April 18, 2008 9:46 AM
You should learn some greetings. You should also learn some words or phrases, such as; where is the nearest market?, how are you?... You should learn words or that you frequently need to ask people while on your adventures.
Posted by: Meadow | April 18, 2008 9:48 AM
I think you should learn phrases like, please, thank you, yes, no, is there a town nearby?, what time is it?, we come in peace, do you know where we can buy food?, and some types of food that they have in the Amazon. Hope this helps. Hi Mrs. Sicari's Class!
Posted by: Sarah W. | April 18, 2008 10:25 AM
Phrases:
I don't speak Portuguese.
Where is the bathroom?
How much does this cost.
Can I have a hand with this please? Do you speak English?
What is your name, my name is...
Please. Thank you. Help!
Where is a doctor? I'm sick.
Is there a hospital? Police?
Where is a good restaurant...grocery?
Posted by: Gary Keiser | April 18, 2008 10:33 AM
We think it is important that you learn how to introduce yourselves, how to ask where the bathroom is, and where to locate food. Good Luck!
Posted by: Kolbusz's 3rd Grade Science Class | April 18, 2008 10:57 AM
I think you should learn as much as you can. Or you should buy a translation book at a store. bye 4 now!!
Posted by: slurpee maker :-* | April 18, 2008 10:59 AM
I think you should learn how to say "can you help us with directions?" because you may get lost.
Posted by: Natalie | April 18, 2008 11:00 AM
I think that you should definetly learn please and thank you, yes and no, and can you help me with directions?
Also here are some other helpful ones you should learn:
How far away are we and maybe even Hi! my name is _______.
Posted by: Taylor | April 18, 2008 11:02 AM
Hello
Thanks
You're welcome
Do you speak English?
Can you help me please?
How are you?
Where is the nearest grocery store?
Posted by: Caitlin | April 18, 2008 11:03 AM
I think you should learn just the basics like "where is the..." or "do you...". Or buy a translation guide. (or I come in peace). Hope you have fun on the rest of the adventure. :-)
Posted by: pedro (vote for me) | April 18, 2008 11:54 AM
Some useful words to know: no/yes, please, and thank you. Some useful phrases: I don't understand. How much is it? Where could I get ______? We also think knowing some food words and the word for water would be helpful.
Posted by: Churchill Third Grade- Glen Ellyn | April 18, 2008 12:03 PM
can you help us?
Posted by: alfonso | April 18, 2008 12:07 PM
how to say help or how to say welcome or thank you or others words that you really need
Posted by: a_arenas | April 18, 2008 12:08 PM
what i think you should learn is how to say hello what are you doing.
Posted by: ola | April 18, 2008 12:11 PM
I think some phrases that you all should learn in Portuguese is...... How are you guys doing today, Where is a market with good dinner, and other questions you all might need to ask in order to survive.
Posted by: Andrea | April 18, 2008 12:15 PM
I THINK IS GOOD TO LEARN THESE WORDS HI,MY NAME IS.
Posted by: J.A | April 18, 2008 12:15 PM
Could you help us?
Posted by: M.s | April 18, 2008 12:16 PM
is it hard doing your job.
Posted by: ashley and maria | April 18, 2008 12:17 PM
Phrases:
Hello
Can you teach me some Portuguese?
What is your name?
How old are you?
Do you have directions for us?
How much does it cost?
Posted by: Mrs. Bickel's Class | April 18, 2008 12:32 PM
I think some important phrases you all will need to learn are; Hello, Good-Bye, How are you, where is the bathroom, how can you all get some place... Are there any shopping areas and places to purchase collectable items?
Well, that's all for now!
I hope you enjoy learning different things in Portuguese!!
Posted by: Shameesha | April 18, 2008 12:36 PM
Our phrases would be:
How much does it cost?
What is your name?
Where are we in the Rain Forest?
Where can I sleep?
Nice to meet you!
Please be quiet!
Is there clean water?
Can I borrow...?
Where is the bathroom?
How do we get to...?
I won't steal your face.
Where is the food?
Posted by: 4th grade St. Joseph, Martinsburg, WV | April 18, 2008 12:46 PM
What is something good to eat?
How are you doing?
What is your favorite place in Brazil?
Are you good at paddling?
What is your name?
Hello
Good-bye
from class 3M Happy Trails
Posted by: Patrick | April 18, 2008 1:14 PM
Hello! how are you doing? What time is it?
Posted by: Amari | April 18, 2008 1:30 PM
How do you like living in the rainforest? Do you have any problems with your lifestyle?
Posted by: Abby | April 18, 2008 1:50 PM
You should learn how to say Thank You and Please.
Posted by: Carter B. | April 18, 2008 1:52 PM
hey how are you?
Posted by: Jp | April 18, 2008 1:52 PM
You should say your welcome to everyone that you meet and that helps you!!!!!!
Posted by: Nick B. | April 18, 2008 1:54 PM
Learn how to say "Your shoe is untied"
Posted by: Allison B. :] | April 18, 2008 1:55 PM
I think that you should learn the phrase "We need help!" because you might not be familiar with the place and want help from someone who is. Another one is, "Do you speak English or Spanish?" because then you might find someone that you can communicate with. The last one is,"We need directions", because you don't want to get lost and get behind on this fun adventure! I hope you learn some good
phrases.
Posted by: SJC Kids - Megan | April 18, 2008 2:00 PM
well help us would be nice to have
Posted by: Anonymous | April 18, 2008 2:00 PM
We think you should learn, "Have you seen my friend?" We think this would be important if you were separated.
Posted by: SJC Kids - Brendan & Denny | April 18, 2008 2:23 PM
You could ask, "Do you know English?" and " What would be good food?"
Posted by: SJC Kids - Vance | April 18, 2008 2:34 PM
hello
goodbye
Can we stay in your home?
money
coins
Where is food?
We won't steal your face.
Posted by: SJC Kids -Dominic and Jack | April 18, 2008 2:40 PM
phrases you should learn are-
Hello
do you speak english
where is a store
do you no where there is a place to sleep
Posted by: alexa | April 18, 2008 2:41 PM
An important phrase is," What is good food and where is it found?"
Posted by: SJC Kids - Chris | April 18, 2008 2:45 PM
Some important phrases are...........
-thank you
-your welcome
-do you speak English?
-how are you
-good day
-hello
-goodbye
Posted by: Renee and Olivia | April 18, 2008 2:46 PM
"What's your name?" would be a good phrase to know.
Posted by: SJC Kids - Jack Mc | April 18, 2008 2:52 PM
Yes and no, please and thank you,I would like to buy something, can you help me/us,and could we stay at your home
Posted by: Christopher | April 18, 2008 2:56 PM
Heres what I think you should say....
Hello!
Where is the bathroom?
Where is somewhere I can sleep?
Do you speak English?
Do you know where I can get some food?
Please.
Thank You!
Good-Bye!
Posted by: Sarah | April 18, 2008 4:55 PM
hi
bye
its a
nice day
Posted by: mckennna | April 18, 2008 6:54 PM
You might say:How are you doing today?Do you have children?Nice day today huh.
Posted by: hailee | April 18, 2008 8:38 PM
thank you, you're welcome,
please.
Posted by: tristan | April 20, 2008 6:25 AM
thank you, you're welcome,
please
Posted by: tusc2006 | April 20, 2008 6:44 AM
you should learn:
stop
please
thank you
i don't know
I only speak English
Do you know where... thes would all be helpful terms to remember whil canoeing down the amazon
Posted by: makaila | April 20, 2008 12:27 PM
Well definetly learn Hi!, Bye! Nice to meet you! Thanks! Your welcome!
And these questions:
Where is the bathroom? How much is this? Where should we got to get food?
And these fun phrases:
Love the weather! Lets have fun! It's a beautiful day! Good bye!
And how to count!
I hope that's not to hard! BYE! :) :) :) :) :)
Posted by: Anonymous | April 22, 2008 5:16 PM