Internet & WiFi

1. Qual é a senha do wifi?

   What is the wifi password?

   Usage

   The standard phrase to ask for wifi password at a hotel, café, or restaurant

   Grammar Note

   Brazil: "senha" (password); Portugal: "palavra-passe" also used. First check: "Tem wifi?" (Do you have wifi?)

2. Não tenho sinal

   I have no signal

   Usage

   Used to explain that your phone has no signal or coverage

   Grammar Note

   "Sinal" means signal. Also ask: "Tem cobertura aqui?" (Is there coverage here?)

3. Posso carregar meu celular aqui?

   Can I charge my phone here?

   Usage

   Used to politely ask to charge your phone at a café or shop

   Grammar Note

   Brazil: "celular" (phone); Portugal: "telemóvel". Brazil's standard is type N (older sockets may take A/B/C plugs)

4. O wifi não está funcionando

   The wifi isn't working

   Usage

   Used to report a wifi problem to hotel staff or a shop

   Grammar Note

   Portugal: "não está a funcionar" (more common). Brazil: "não está funcionando". Same meaning, different grammar

5. Preciso de um chip local

   I need a local SIM card

   Usage

   Used when shopping for a local SIM card

   Grammar Note

   In Brazil, SIM cards are often called "chip". In Portugal, "cartão SIM" is more common

6. Pode compartilhar sua localização comigo?

   Can you share your location with me?

   Usage

   Used to ask a guide or contact to share their location via a messaging app

   Grammar Note

   "Comigo" = "com" + "migo" (with me). WhatsApp is by far the most popular messaging app in Brazil

7. Tem tomadas disponíveis aqui?

   Are there power outlets available here?

   Usage

   Used in cafés or libraries to ask about available power outlets for working

   Grammar Note

   "Tomada" is an outlet/socket in Brazil. Portugal also uses "tomada" or "ficha"

8. Como faço para me conectar?

   How do I connect?

   Usage

   Used when you need help connecting to a hotel or café's network

   Grammar Note

   "Como faço para" is a versatile phrase meaning "how do I". Use it with any infinitive

9. Meu celular ficou sem bateria

   My phone ran out of battery

   Usage

   Used to explain that your phone has died and you need help

   Grammar Note

   "Ficar sem" means to run out of. Portugal version: "Meu telemóvel ficou sem bateria"

10. Posso usar o computador por um momento?

    May I use the computer for a moment?

    Usage

    Used to borrow a hotel or library's computer in an emergency

    Grammar Note

    "Computador" is used in both Brazil and Portugal. "Notebook" (laptop) vs "computador de mesa" (desktop)

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