A1 Expression Neutral

Pode falar mais alto?

Can you speak louder?

Meaning

Requesting increased volume.

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Cultural Background

Brazilians are very expressive. A direct request is fine if you are smiling. Portuguese people appreciate a bit more formality in initial interactions.

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Add 'por favor'

Always add 'por favor' to sound like a native speaker.

Meaning

Requesting increased volume.

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Add 'por favor'

Always add 'por favor' to sound like a native speaker.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite version?

How do you ask someone to speak louder?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b

Adding 'por favor' is the standard way to be polite.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite version? Choose A1

How do you ask someone to speak louder?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b

Adding 'por favor' is the standard way to be polite.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is a necessary tool.

Related Phrases

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Não entendi

builds on

I didn't understand

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Pode repetir?

similar

Can you repeat?

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