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How to say “I need help.” in Portuguese
The Portuguese for “I need help.”, 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 freeI need help.
Eu preciso de ajuda.
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Eu preciso de ajuda.
I need help.
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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.
- Excuse me, where is the bathroom?Com licença, onde fica o banheiro?
- 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.
- Can you help me?Você pode me ajudar?
- 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.
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“I need help.” 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 “I need help.” in Portuguese?
“I need help.” in Portuguese is “Eu preciso de ajuda.”.
What does “Eu preciso de ajuda.” mean in English?
“Eu preciso de ajuda.” is Portuguese for “I need help.”.
How do I remember “Eu preciso de ajuda.”?
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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