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How to Say ‘So, tell me a little about yourself.’ in Portuguese

Então, fale-me um pouco de si.

en-TOWN FAH-leh-meh oong POH-koo duh see

[en-TOWN FAH-leh-meh oong POH-koo duh see]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is the classic interview opener. Aim for a minute or two covering origin, background and why you're here, not your whole life story.

Phrase Breakdown

Então, fale-me

en-TOWN FAH-leh-meh

So, tell me

'Então' means 'so/well' and introduces a topic. It has a nasal ending, 'en-TÃO'. Pause briefly after the comma.

Example

Então, fale-me da viagem.

So, tell me about the trip.

Words in this phrase

Então

[en-TOWN]

so / then

Used to draw a conclusion or decision.

Example

Então vamos de comboio.

So let's go by train.

fale-me

[FAH-leh-meh]

tell me / talk to me

Formal command of 'falar' (to speak) plus 'me' (to me).

Example

Fale-me do seu trabalho.

Tell me about your job.

um pouco de si.

oong POH-koo duh see

a little about yourself.

'Um pouco' means 'a little', and 'de si' is the formal 'about you'.

Example

Conte um pouco de si.

Tell a little about yourself.

Words in this phrase

[oong]

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Em «um» prazer, o artigo introduz a expressão educada.

In “a” pleasure, the article introduces the polite expression.

pouco

[POH-koo]

little

A small amount or degree.

Example

Espere um pouco para ver o resultado.

Wait a little to see the result.

[duh]

A preposition meaning "of" or "for," depending on context.

Example

Falámos de carreira durante o intervalo.

We talked about career matters during the break.

[see]

you (formal)

Polite form of 'you' used after prepositions in European Portuguese.

Example

Isto é para si.

This is for you.

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.

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