Portuguese phrases for a move
Portuguese neighbour phrases
The people in the building are who you will actually speak to. These are the Portuguese sentences for meeting them, then the small asks that follow.
The first hello in the stairwell, and the first small ask.
- Prazer, sou o novo vizinho. Nice to meet you — I am the new neighbour.
- Acabei de me mudar. I just moved in.
- Poderia baixar um pouco a música? Could you turn the music down a little?
- Moro no terceiro andar. I live on the third floor.
- Sabe a que horas recolhem o lixo? Do you know what time they collect the rubbish?
- Com licença — este pacote é seu? Sorry — is this parcel yours?
- Poderia recomendar uma padaria? Could you recommend a bakery?
- Até logo, tenha um bom dia. See you later — take care.
Tell Lumi you are learning Portuguese for a move and the same situation becomes a full unit — with audio you can tap and say back.
Other Portuguese first-month situations
- Portuguese housing — Viewing a flat, asking what is included, agreeing a date.
- Portuguese town hall — Registering, asking where to queue, the document they will ask for.
- Portuguese doctor — Booking, saying where it hurts, understanding the next step.