How to Say ‘Can you speak slowly?’ in Portuguese
Pode falar devagar?
Poh-deh Fah-lahr Deh-vah-gar
[Poh-deh Fah-lahr Deh-vah-gar]
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounce 'devagar' with emphasis on the second syllable.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Portugal is known for its relaxed pace of life, but speaking can still be rapid!
Phrase Breakdown
Pode
[Poh-deh]
Can
Used to ask if something is possible or allowed.
Pode abrir a porta?
Can you open the door?
falar
[Fah-lahr]
to speak
To convey information verbally.
Pode falar comigo?
Can you speak with me?
devagar
[Deh-vah-gar]
slowly
At a reduced speed.
Fale devagar para que eu entenda.
Speak slowly so that I can understand.
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