المعنى
To indicate that you do not speak the Portuguese language.
خلفية ثقافية
Brazilians are very friendly and will often try to help you even if you don't speak the language. They might use gestures or try to find someone who speaks English. In Portugal, many people speak English, especially in tourist areas. Saying this phrase is a polite way to start the conversation. Portuguese is the official language. While people are helpful, English is less common than in Europe or Brazil. Portuguese is the official language. It is very helpful to know this phrase as you travel through different regions.
Smile!
Always smile when you say this. It shows you are friendly and not just complaining.
Don't be rude
Saying it without 'desculpe' can sound blunt or dismissive.
المعنى
To indicate that you do not speak the Portuguese language.
Smile!
Always smile when you say this. It shows you are friendly and not just complaining.
Don't be rude
Saying it without 'desculpe' can sound blunt or dismissive.
Learn 'English'
Always follow this phrase with 'Você fala inglês?' (Do you speak English?).
Try to learn
Even if you say you don't speak it, try to learn 'Obrigado' (Thank you).
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word.
Eu ____ falo português.
The negative particle 'não' is required before the verb.
Which is the most natural way to say this?
Choose the correct sentence.
You do not need the article 'o' before the language name.
Complete the dialogue.
Local: 'Você fala português?' You: '____, eu não falo português.'
Adding 'Desculpe' makes the refusal polite.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are at a store and the clerk asks you a question in Portuguese. What do you say?
This is the correct phrase to signal a language barrier.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينEu ____ falo português.
The negative particle 'não' is required before the verb.
Choose the correct sentence.
You do not need the article 'o' before the language name.
Local: 'Você fala português?' You: '____, eu não falo português.'
Adding 'Desculpe' makes the refusal polite.
You are at a store and the clerk asks you a question in Portuguese. What do you say?
This is the correct phrase to signal a language barrier.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةNo, it is very helpful for both you and the local person to know the language barrier exists.
Both are correct. 'Não falo' is slightly more common in casual conversation.
Use gestures, a translation app, or point to what you need.
No, the phrase is understood perfectly in both countries.
Yes, but be more formal: 'Peço desculpas, mas não falo português'.
In Portugal and many parts of Brazil, the final 's' sounds like 'sh'.
Say 'Você pode me ajudar?' (Can you help me?).
Use 'Não falo' for the language, 'Não entendo' for a specific sentence.
Say 'Eu falo um pouco de português' (I speak a little Portuguese).
It is neutral. It works in almost any situation.
Always use 'falo' (the conjugated form).
No, this phrase is gender-neutral.
عبارات ذات صلة
Você fala inglês?
builds onDo you speak English?
Não entendo
similarI don't understand.
Pode falar mais devagar?
builds onCan you speak slower?
O que significa?
builds onWhat does it mean?
