Light conversation starters, compliments, and casual social phrases.
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Há quanto tempo!
Long time no see! (Literally 'for how long' — set expression.)
O que há de divertido por aqui?
What's fun to do around here?
Aqui. Por aqui. Ali. Por ali.
Here. Around here. There. Around there. ('Por' + place = 'around/in the area of'.)
O que vais fazer hoje?
What are you doing today?
Hoje vou dar um passeio.
Today I'm going for a walk. (Literally 'give a walk'.)
O que fizeste hoje?
What did you do today?
Hoje está um dia lindo.
Today is a beautiful day. ('Está' (not 'é') for weather/temporary state.)
Estás fantástico / fantástica!
You look phenomenal!
Que carro bonito.
Nice car.
És giro / gira. / Que giro.
You're cute. / That's cute. ('Giro' — Portugal-specific for 'cute/nice'.)
A tua casa é linda.
Your home is beautiful.
Estou feliz por te ver!
I'm happy to see you!
Vemo-nos amanhã?
See you tomorrow? (Literally 'we see ourselves tomorrow'.)
Vamos falar outra vez!
Let's talk again!
Vamos beber qualquer coisa juntos.
Let's grab a drink together. (Literally 'drink whatever thing'.)
Obrigado / Obrigada por teres vindo.
Thanks for coming. ('Teres vindo' = personal infinitive — Portuguese conjugates infinitives.)
Vai para casa! Estás bêbado / bêbada!
Go home! You're drunk!
Vamos para casa.
Let's call it a day. (Literally 'let's go home'.)
Meu Deus, foi tão fixe!
Oh my God, that was so cool!
Como foi a festa?
How was the party?
Que tipo de festa foi?
What kind of party was it?
Foi uma loucura!
It was crazy! (Literally 'it was a madness'.)
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