A1Lesson 4: Questions & Quantifiers
This essential A1 skill combines basic question words, modal verbs, and polite phrases to help learners navigate daily situations by asking for information and expressing what they need or want.
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| Pattern | Usage | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Onde fica...? | Location of places | Onde fica o banco? |
| Onde está...? | Location of people/things | Onde está meu celular? |
| Quanto custa...? | Prices | Quanto custa isso? |
| Que horas...? | Time | Que horas abre? |
| Como...? | How to/Method | Como chego lá? |
| Tem...? | Availability | Tem WiFi? |
| Portuguese | English | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Preciso de ajuda | I need help | Emergency/assistance |
| Preciso de informação | I need information | General inquiry |
| Preciso ir ao banheiro | I need to go to the bathroom | Urgent need |
| Preciso de um médico | I need a doctor | Medical emergency |
| Portuguese | English | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Quero um café | I want a coffee | Direct (informal) |
| Queria um café | I'd like a coffee | Polite (preferred) |
| Quero falar com... | I want to speak with... | Requesting contact |
| Queria saber... | I'd like to know... | Polite inquiry |
| Problem | Portuguese Expression |
|---|---|
| Lost | Estou perdido/a |
| Sick | Estou doente |
| Don't understand | Não entendo |
| Need help | Preciso de ajuda |
| Looking for | Estou procurando... |
| Don't speak well | Não falo bem português |
