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How to Say ‘Do you speak English?’ in Portuguese

Fala inglês?

Fah-lah In-glaysh

[Fah-lah In-glaysh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: With strangers in Portugal, people are more likely to ask more indirectly, like Fala inglês? or Fala inglês, por favor?, than use an explicit tu. It's normal and not rude.

Phrase Breakdown

Fala

[Fah-lah]

Speak

To communicate in a particular language.

Example

Ela fala muito bem.

She speaks very well.

inglês

[In-glaysh]

English

Referring to the English language.

Example

Ele aprendeu inglês na escola.

He learned English at school.

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The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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