Essential Portuguese for Mozambique
A short practical guide with useful Portuguese words and sentences to know before arriving in Mozambique. Use the buttons to hear the sentence in normal or slow speed.
Bom dia
Good morning
Boa tarde
Good afternoon
Boa noite
Good evening / good night
Como está?
How are you?
Muito obrigado / obrigada
Thank you very much
Por favor
Please
Desculpe
Excuse me / sorry
Quanto custa?
How much does it cost?
Onde fica?
Where is it?
Não falo português
I don’t speak Portuguese
Fala inglês?
Do you speak English?
Preciso de ajuda
I need help
Posso pagar com cartão?
Can I pay by card?
A conta, por favor
The bill, please
About pronunciation
Mozambique uses a Portuguese accent much closer to European Portuguese than Brazilian Portuguese. Some vocabulary, pronunciation and expressions may also vary regionally.