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A polite request for someone to reduce their speaking speed.
문화적 배경
Brazilians are famously 'calorosos' (warm). If you ask them to slow down, they might take it as an opportunity to become your impromptu Portuguese teacher. Don't be surprised if they start using more hand gestures to help you understand. In Portugal, people tend to be more formal with strangers. Using 'O senhor' or 'A senhora' before 'pode' is a sign of great respect, especially when talking to older people. Angolan Portuguese has a distinct rhythm and some unique vocabulary. If you ask someone to slow down, they might use the word 'mambo' to refer to 'things' or 'stuff' they are explaining. In a Brazilian business meeting, speaking fast can be a sign of excitement. Asking for a slower pace is seen as a sign of diligence—you want to make sure you don't miss any details of the deal.
The 'Um Pouco' Trick
Always add 'um pouco' (a little). It makes you sound more fluent and less like you're complaining about their speech.
Volume vs. Speed
If you say 'mais baixo', they will whisper. Make sure you use 'devagar' for speed!
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A polite request for someone to reduce their speaking speed.
The 'Um Pouco' Trick
Always add 'um pouco' (a little). It makes you sound more fluent and less like you're complaining about their speech.
Volume vs. Speed
If you say 'mais baixo', they will whisper. Make sure you use 'devagar' for speed!
Smile!
In Brazil, a smile while asking this phrase goes a long way. It turns a request into a friendly interaction.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct word for 'slowly'.
Pode falar mais _______?
'Devagar' is the specific word for speed. 'Baixo' is for volume.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a stranger to slow down?
Choose the best option:
The combination of 'Pode' and 'por favor' is the standard polite form.
Fill in the missing line in this dialogue.
A: [Falando muito rápido] O preço é vinte e cinco reais e cinquenta centavos. B: Desculpe, não entendi. ________________?
Since B didn't understand the fast speech, asking to slow down is the logical response.
Match the phrase to the register.
1. Poderia falar mais devagar? | 2. Fala mais devagar aí!
'Poderia' is conditional (formal), while 'Fala' is imperative (informal).
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Speed vs. Volume
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Pode falar mais _______?
'Devagar' is the specific word for speed. 'Baixo' is for volume.
Choose the best option:
The combination of 'Pode' and 'por favor' is the standard polite form.
A: [Falando muito rápido] O preço é vinte e cinco reais e cinquenta centavos. B: Desculpe, não entendi. ________________?
Since B didn't understand the fast speech, asking to slow down is the logical response.
1. Poderia falar mais devagar? | 2. Fala mais devagar aí!
'Poderia' is conditional (formal), while 'Fala' is imperative (informal).
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Not at all! In fact, most native speakers find it flattering that you are trying to understand their language.
'Pode' is fine for 90% of situations. Use 'Poderia' if you are talking to a judge, a very elderly person, or in a formal interview.
You can say: 'Desculpe, ainda está muito rápido para mim. Pode falar ainda mais devagar?'.
Yes, but 'devagar' is much more common in spoken language. 'Lentamente' sounds more literary or formal.
Yes, in an emergency, but it's a bit blunt. Adding 'Pode' makes it a proper sentence.
The phrase is the same, but the pronunciation of 'Pode' will be 'POH-duh' instead of 'POH-jee'.
It is an adverb. It describes *how* someone is speaking.
The opposite is 'rápido' (fast).
Yes, especially if someone sends you a voice note (áudio) that is too fast.
It's a syllable-timed language (mostly), and the social culture values high-energy, flowing conversation.
관련 표현
Pode repetir?
similarCan you repeat?
O que significa...?
builds onWhat does ... mean?
Como se diz...?
similarHow do you say...?
Mais alto, por favor
contrastLouder, please
