Useful Phrases

1. Eu criei este aplicativo

   I made this app

   Usage

   Used when introducing an app you created

   Grammar Note

   "Criei" is the first-person singular preterite of "criar" (to create)

2. Este aplicativo é gratuito

   This app is free

   Usage

   Used to inform someone the app is free of charge

   Grammar Note

   "Gratuito" is Latin-derived meaning free/gratis

3. Tente fazer o download

   Please try downloading it

   Usage

   Used to encourage someone to download the app

   Grammar Note

   "Tente" is the polite imperative of "tentar" (to try)

4. Sou japonês

   I'm Japanese

   Usage

   Basic phrase for introducing your nationality

   Grammar Note

   "Sou" is the first-person singular present of "ser" (to be)

5. Sou um viajante

   I'm a traveler

   Usage

   Used to identify yourself as a tourist/traveler

   Grammar Note

   "Viajante" is derived from "viagem" (journey/trip)

6. Estou viajando sozinho

   I'm traveling alone

   Usage

   Used to say you are traveling by yourself

   Grammar Note

   "Estou viajando" is the present progressive (estar + gerund)

7. É minha primeira vez aqui

   It's my first time here

   Usage

   Common phrase when visiting a place for the first time

   Grammar Note

   "Primeira vez" means the first time/occasion

8. Posso tirar uma foto?

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Used when asking permission to take a photo

   Grammar Note

   "Posso" is the first-person singular present of "poder" (to be able to)

9. Podemos tirar uma foto juntos?

   Shall we take a photo together?

   Usage

   Used to suggest taking a photo together

   Grammar Note

   "Juntos" means together in Portuguese

10. Por favor, escaneie o código QR

    Please scan the QR code

    Usage

    Used when asking someone to scan a QR code

    Grammar Note

    "Por favor" literally means "by favor" used as please

11. Para de me enganar!

    Don't cheat me / Stop ripping me off

    Usage

    A strong protest when overcharged or scammed in a tourist area

    Grammar Note

    "Enganar" means to deceive. "Está me roubando!" (you're robbing me!) is another strong option

12. Não me subestime!

    Don't underestimate me / Don't look down on me

    Usage

    Used when you feel disrespected or underestimated

    Grammar Note

    Negative imperative uses subjunctive. "Não me despreze!" (don't despise me) is a near synonym

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