मतलब
A request for someone to speak at a slower pace.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Brazilians often use 'diminutives' to sound even friendlier. You might hear 'Fale mais devagarinho' (Speak a little bit more slowly). In Portugal, people may drop vowels (elision), making speech sound faster than it is. Don't be afraid to use this phrase often there. In Cape Verdean Portuguese, the rhythm is more syllable-timed, but this standard phrase is still the go-to for learners.
Use Hand Gestures
Pair the phrase with a 'calm down' hand gesture (palms down) to make your meaning instantly clear.
Don't forget 'Por Favor'
Without it, you sound like a frustrated boss rather than a polite learner.
मतलब
A request for someone to speak at a slower pace.
Use Hand Gestures
Pair the phrase with a 'calm down' hand gesture (palms down) to make your meaning instantly clear.
Don't forget 'Por Favor'
Without it, you sound like a frustrated boss rather than a polite learner.
Smile!
A smile while saying this phrase ensures the speaker knows you are interested, not annoyed.
खुद को परखो
Complete the phrase with the correct imperative form of 'falar'.
________ mais devagar, por favor.
'Fale' is the correct imperative form for 'você' (polite/neutral).
Match the Portuguese words to their English meanings.
Words: 1. Fale, 2. Mais, 3. Devagar, 4. Por favor
Direct translation of the phrase components.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a stranger to slow down?
Choose one:
Adding 'Você pode' and 'por favor' makes it a polite request rather than a command.
Fill in the missing response.
Atendente: [Fala muito rápido sobre o preço]. Você: Desculpe, não entendi. ________?
This is the logical response when you don't understand due to speed.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास________ mais devagar, por favor.
'Fale' is the correct imperative form for 'você' (polite/neutral).
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
Direct translation of the phrase components.
Choose one:
Adding 'Você pode' and 'por favor' makes it a polite request rather than a command.
Atendente: [Fala muito rápido sobre o preço]. Você: Desculpe, não entendi. ________?
This is the logical response when you don't understand due to speed.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालYes, in informal situations, but adding the verb 'Fale' makes it a complete, clearer thought.
No. 'Devagar' is an adverb (slowly), while 'lento' is an adjective (slow). Use 'devagar' for actions like speaking.
Try saying 'Pode repetir bem devagarinho?' (Can you repeat very slowly?). The diminutive adds emphasis and friendliness.
It is neutral. It is polite enough for a boss but simple enough for a friend.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Pode repetir?
similarCan you repeat?
Como se diz...?
builds onHow do you say...?
Não entendi.
similarI didn't understand.
Mais alto, por favor.
contrastLouder, please.
