🤝👥

How to Say ‘Meet people’ in Portuguese

Conhecer pessoas

koh-nyuh-SAIR puh-SOH-ush

[koh-nyuh-SAIR puh-SOH-ush]

Phrase Breakdown

Conhecer

[koh-nyuh-SAIR]

to meet / to get to know

Verb used for meeting people or becoming familiar with them.

Example

Quero conhecer profissionais com experiência internacional.

I want to meet professionals with international experience.

pessoas

[puh-SOH-ush]

people

Plural noun referring to persons in general.

Example

As pessoas trocam contactos nestes eventos.

People exchange contacts at these events.

Guides for Portuguese learners

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.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.”

Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer

“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer