Guês - Portuguese for you

Guês - Portuguese for you

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Guês is a Portuguese-as-a-foreign-language course

04/29/2026

Mini-lessons, real progress 🇧🇷✨

Head to my YouTube (link in bio) for quick Portuguese lessons at A1 & A2 level.

Simple, practical, and easy to fit into your day.

Start learning today!

03/18/2026

Who says “Obrigado”?

The word for “Thank you” actually depends on YOU, not the person you are talking to!

Men say: Obrigado.
Women say: Obrigada.

Why? Because you are saying “I feel obliged (obrigado/a) to thank you”.



03/18/2026

Who says "Obrigado"?

The word for "Thank you" actually depends on YOU, not the person you are talking to!

Men say: Obrigado.
Women say: Obrigada.

Why? Because you are saying "I feel obliged (obrigado/a) to thank you".



03/09/2026

Can you fill the blank with the right option?​

Write your answer in the comments below.👇​

​In Portuguese, “de” loves to dress up.​
It changes with gender: de + o = do, de + a = da.​

Same meaning, different outfit — because, in Portuguese, prepositions agree with the next word. ​

​Want to understand why one option works and the others don’t (and avoid mistakes like this in real conversations)?​

Check out the link in my bio and learn Portuguese the way it’s actually used.​

Photos from Guês - Portuguese for you's post 03/05/2026

Ever heard an excuse so bad it could put an ox to sleep?
In Brazilian Portuguese, that’s called história pra boi dormir.
Basically: a lame excuse, a tall tale, pure nonsense.
Nice try… but we’re not buying it



03/03/2026

Can you fill the blank with the right option?​

Write your answer in the comments below.👇​

​In Portuguese, “pois não?” doesn’t mean “because no?” at all.​
It’s our charming way of saying “I’m listening,” “How can I help?” or “Go ahead!”​

A tiny phrase that actually means “yes, tell me” — Brazilian politeness doing linguistic gymnastics.​

Want to understand why one option works and the others don’t (and avoid mistakes like this in real conversations)?​

​Check out the link in my bio and learn Portuguese the way it’s actually used.​

02/25/2026

Can you fill the blank with the right option?
Write your answer in the comments below.👇

This word translates to ‘I’m sorry’ in English.
Do you know which alternative completes the word?

Want to understand why one option works and the others don’t (and avoid mistakes like this in real conversations)?
Check out the link in my bio and learn Portuguese the way it’s actually used.



02/21/2026

Can you fill the blank with the right option?
Write your answer in the comments below.👇

This expression means ‘excuse me’ in English.
Do you know which preposition is part of it?

Want to understand why one option works and the others don’t (and avoid mistakes like this in real conversations)?
Check out the link in my bio and learn Portuguese the way it’s actually used.



02/19/2026

What do you say when someone thanks you in Brazil?

While "De nada" is the classic choice, there are so many ways to respond depending on the situation!

In today’s video, we explore:

De nada: The go-to for "You're welcome" or "Not at all."

Pronunciation Secrets: You’ll often hear it as "DJI nada" in many regions, but "DE nada" or "DI nada" are also common!

Level Up Your Fluency: Try using "Disponha" or "Foi um prazer" (It was a pleasure).

Go Informal: Use the very Brazilian "Imagina!" for a casual, friendly vibe.

Which one of these is your favorite? Tell me in the comments!



Photos from Guês - Portuguese for you's post 02/17/2026

Carnival? We call it CARNAVAL in Portuguese.

And It’s Carnaval in Brazil!
The biggest party in the world? Maybe.
The most colorful? Definitely.

Born from Portuguese traditions, mixed with African rhythms and Indigenous culture, Carnaval became something 100% Brazilian: music, dance, history, and identity all in one celebration.

Samba schools shine at the Sambódromo with epic parades, costumes, and giant floats.

Streets turn into one big dance floor — no tickets, just pure energy.

Carnaval isn’t just a party.
It’s culture in motion.



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