Unit 1 — Lesson 9
Essential Vocabulary
Vocabulário Essencial
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Key Concept
Building a core vocabulary is essential. Portuguese nouns have gender — even words for family members and marital status change form. Learning words in masculine/feminine pairs helps reinforce the gender system.
Key Phrase — Try saying it!
Muito prazer.
Family (Família)
o paifather
a mãemother
o filhoson
a filhadaughter
o irmãobrother
a irmãsister
o avôgrandfather
a avógrandmother
o maridohusband
a mulher / a esposawife
Marital Status (Estado Civil)
casado / casadamarried
solteiro / solteirasingle
divorciado / divorciadadivorced
viúvo / viúvawidowed
Common Expressions (Oralidade)
Muito prazer.Nice to meet you.
Pode soletrar?Can you spell it?
Eu sou de...I am from...
Com licença.Excuse me.
Obrigado / Obrigada.Thank you. (male/female)
De nada.You're welcome.
Por favor.Please.
Desculpe.Sorry. / Excuse me.
Bom dia.Good morning.
Boa tarde.Good afternoon.
Boa noite.Good evening / Good night.
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