Hi everyone! I’m Alisha. |
Welcome to Conversational Phrases! |
We’ve found that the best way to learn a language is to speak it from day one! And the best way to start speaking is to learn phrases that you’ll use in real conversations. |
In this lesson, you’ll learn conversational phrases to ask and answer the question, "How do you say this?" After watching this video, you’ll be able to ask someone how a word is pronounced. |
Now, let’s take a look at some conversational phrases! |
Listen to the dialogue. |
Como se diz isto? |
Se diz "estacionamento". |
Once more with the English translation. |
Como se diz isto? |
“How do you say this?” |
Se diz "estacionamento". |
"It's 'parking lot.'” |
First of all you'll need to learn how to say “How do you say this?” |
That's: Como se diz isto? |
Listen to it again: Como se diz isto?, Como se diz isto? |
This Portuguese sentence means something like " How is this said? ” But it means “How do you say this?” |
Now, how do you answer this question? |
The pattern is: |
Se diz [ ]. |
This Portuguese sentence literally translates into " It is said [word]. ” But it means “It's (word).” |
For example: |
"It's 'parking lot.'” |
Se diz "estacionamento"., Se diz "estacionamento". |
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