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How to say “Can you help me?” in Portuguese
The Portuguese for “Can you help me?”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Step 4Onde fica o hotel?
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Start freeCan you help me?
Você pode me ajudar?
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Você pode me ajudar?
Can you help me?
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Portuguese words and phrases that go with it
Learn these next. They are among the most common everyday Portuguese words and sentences.
- Where is the train station?Onde fica a estação de trem?
- How much does this cost?Quanto custa isto?
- I would like a coffee, please.Eu gostaria de um café, por favor.
- I would like a table for two.Eu gostaria de uma mesa para dois.
- The bill, please.A conta, por favor.
- I need help.Eu preciso de ajuda.
- I am hungry.Estou com fome.
- I am thirsty.Estou com sede.
- I am tired.Estou cansado.
- What time is it?Que horas são?
- I live in London.Eu moro em Londres.
- I work in an office.Eu trabalho em um escritório.
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“Can you help me?” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak Portuguese guides. Browse every Portuguese word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.
How do you say “Can you help me?” in Portuguese?
“Can you help me?” in Portuguese is “Você pode me ajudar?”.
What does “Você pode me ajudar?” mean in English?
“Você pode me ajudar?” is Portuguese for “Can you help me?”.
How do I remember “Você pode me ajudar?”?
Say it out loud in a sentence, not on its own. Hear it, say it, then use it in a full Portuguese sentence. That is how every 4ToSpeak lesson works.
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