Say What You See: Learn Everyday Portuguese While Shopping
From grocery stores to souvenir stands, shopping is full of real language opportunities. Kids can learn new vocabulary by spotting signs, hearing common questions, and trying simple phrases. It’s a practical, visual, and interactive way to learn.
Useful Portuguese Phrases for Shopping Trips
- Vamos às compras. – Let’s go shopping.
- O que é isso? – What’s this?
- Quanto custa? – How much does it cost?
- É caro / barato. – It’s expensive / cheap.
- Posso ver? – Can I see?
- Eu gosto deste. – I like this one.
- Onde está o pão? – Where is the bread?
- Está na prateleira. – It’s on the shelf.
- Quero comprar… – I want to buy…
- Obrigado / Obrigada. – Thank you.
Shopping-Themed Activities to Learn Portuguese
Grocery Word Hunt
Make a mini list of foods in Portuguese and spot them together at the store: “banana,” “pão,” “leite.”
Price Tag Practice
Read euro prices aloud and match them with Portuguese numbers: “Dois euros e cinquenta.”
Toy Store Role-Play
At home, pretend to shop for toys: “Quero ver esse carro!” or “Quanto custa esta boneca?”
Sign Matching Game
Photograph or draw store signs (“entrada,” “caixa,” “promoção”) and match them to their meaning.
How Dinolingo Supports Daily Vocabulary
Dinolingo includes themed vocabulary on shopping, food, and places. Through games and stories, kids practice real-life words and polite expressions they can use on outings.
Extend Dinolingo learning by connecting each new word to a shopping moment—at the store, at home, or during pretend play.
Final Thoughts
Shopping gives kids a reason to speak—and a chance to use Portuguese in real life. With practical phrases, visual clues, and support from tools like Dinolingo, your child can build confidence and vocabulary while exploring the world around them.
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