A1 Expression Neutral

Não falo inglês.

I don't speak English.

Significado

To state one's inability to speak the English language.

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Contexto cultural

Brazilians are very friendly. If you say this, they will often try to help you anyway. In Portugal, many people speak English, so this phrase is very effective at signaling your preference for Portuguese.

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Be direct

Don't be afraid to use this phrase. It saves time for both parties.

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Smile

Always smile when saying this to keep the interaction friendly.

Significado

To state one's inability to speak the English language.

💡

Be direct

Don't be afraid to use this phrase. It saves time for both parties.

💬

Smile

Always smile when saying this to keep the interaction friendly.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

Eu ______ inglês.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: não falo

The correct negation for 'I' is 'não falo'.

Which is correct?

How to say 'I don't speak English'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Não falo inglês

Standard SVO order with negation.

Match the phrase to its meaning.

Não falo inglês -> ?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: I don't speak English

Direct translation.

Complete the dialogue.

Stranger: 'Do you speak English?' You: '______'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Não falo inglês

Appropriate response to the question.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Eu ______ inglês.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: não falo

The correct negation for 'I' is 'não falo'.

Which is correct? Choose A1

How to say 'I don't speak English'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Não falo inglês

Standard SVO order with negation.

Match the phrase to its meaning. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: I don't speak English

Direct translation.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Stranger: 'Do you speak English?' You: '______'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Não falo inglês

Appropriate response to the question.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

No, it is very polite and helpful.

It is optional. 'Não falo' is enough.

Smile and say 'Português, por favor'.

Frases relacionadas

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Não entendo

similar

I don't understand

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Pode falar devagar?

builds on

Can you speak slowly?

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Fala português?

contrast

Do you speak Portuguese?

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