SynopsisAn indispensable, fully up-to-date phrasebook for travellers to both Portugal and Brazil, in a pocket-size format and beautiful cover design This newly revised and updated Portuguese Phrase Book contains a wealth of useful words and phrases for travellers in both Portugal and Brazil, with a particular emphasis on Brazilian Portuguese. The book includes basic grammar, a pronunciation guide, additional vocabulary and phrases to suit every place, event and situation. Clearly presented and easy to use, it is the perfect pocket-sized travelling companion. - Essential phrases for travel, eating out, shopping, sightseeing - Numbers, times and dates - Pronunciation given - Grammar basics and vocabulary list - Designed for use in both Brazil and Portugal - Particular emphasis on Brazilian Portuguese, A stylish, pocket-size phrasebook perfect for business travelers, backpackers, sightseers, and anyone who wants to keep their Portuguese close at hand Penguin's Portuguese phrasebook includes a wealth of useful words and expressions essential to travelers of all kinds, spelled out phonetically and arranged in sections to help you deal with specific situations and needs as they arise. After a primer on basic grammar and a quick pronunciation guide, you'll find statements and questions like: - Does the hotel have wi-fi? O hotel tem wi-fi? (oo o- tew te n wi-fi) - My luggage has not arrived. Minhas bagagens nao chegaram. ( mee -nyas ba- ga -zhay n now n she-ga- ran ) - How much does the tour cost? Quanto custa a excursao? ( kwan -too koos -ta a es-koor- sown ) - May I see the menu, please? Posso ver o cardapio, por favor? ( pos -soo ver oh kar- dah - pyo, poor fa- vor ) - Does anyone here speak English? Ha aqui alguem que fale ingles? (ah a- kee al- gen ke fa -le ee n - glayss ) Some of the Portuguese phrases are marked with an asterisk, giving an indication of the kind of reply you might get to your questions, and of questions you may be asked in turn. The main focus of the book is Portuguese as spoken in Brazil; many people in Portugal are familiar with Brazilian Portuguese, so if you are visiting Portugal you will be able to speak and be understood. With an elegant cover and easy-to-read design that are the hallmarks of Penguin Books, this essential reference will have you feeling at home no matter where your travels take you., This newly revised and updated Portuguese Phrase Book contains a wealth of useful words and phrases for travellers in both Portugal and Brazil. The book includes basic grammar, a pronunciation guide, additional vocabulary and a guide to divergences between the two main strands of Portuguese ('Portuguese' Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese). Clearly presented and easy to use, it is the perfect pocket-sized travelling companion.