Hi, how are you ? - Oi, tudo bem? (informal)
Do you speak Portuguese? - Você fala português?
Goodbye - Tchau! (informal)
Goodbye - Até logo! (formal)
Good morning - Bom dia!
Good afternoon - Boa tarde!
Good evening/Good night - Boa noite!
What is your name? - Como é seu nome?
My name is...... - Meu nome é ....
It is a pleasure to meet you - Prazer/Muito prazer
Fine, and you? - Tudo bem, e você?
I'm fine. Thank you! - Bem, obrigado(a)
You're welcome - De nada
Excuse me (when passing through a crowd) - Dá licença
Sorry (by apologizing) - Desculpe
Yes, I do speak - Falo, sim
No, I don't speak - Não, não falo
I speak a bit/a little bit - Falo um pouco/um pouquinho
I am learning it now - Estou aprendendo
Where are you from? - De onde você é?
How old are you? - Quantos anos você tem?

Be sure not to miss:

Dunas da Joaquina - Rumored to be the birthplace of the sport of sandboarding, these rolling sand dunes located on the eastern side of the Island of Santa Catarina are visible for miles. Visitors can rent sand boards (similar to snow boards) and try their hand at skiing down sloping hills of sand.

Praia da Joaquina - Directly beside the sand dunes resides the world-famous Joaquina Beach, which boasts powerful year-round waves and is always bustling with music, parties, and youthful activity.

Praia Mole - One of the most popular beaches on the Island of Santa Catarina, Mole is named after the soft, pink sand that covers the shore. It is known to attract beautiful, young and fashionable people along with world class surfers who enjoy the consistently good waves.

Lagoa da Conceição - This breathtaking lagoon is located just outside of Florianópolis on the Island of Santa Catarina to the East. It is a top destination for water sports, late-night parties, and spectacular views along the backdrop of forested hills that surround the lake.

Old Customs House - built in 1876 to be the new customs house, today houses a gallery of local artists from Santa Catarina.

Mercado Público Municipal - built in 1898 as the new public marketplace, today houses 140 stands, featuring fish and meat markets, arts and crafts, clothing, etc.

Praça XV de Novembro - the city's old town square, is where Florianópolis began and the historical buildings proudly stand. Most of the buildings have been beautifully restored. In the center of the Praça is a fig tree that is over 100 years old. Legend says that walking around the tree seven times is supposed to bring fortune in love and money.

Catedral Metropolitana - originated from a chapel built in 1675 and several churches have been erected over top of this chapel. At night, the Cathedral becomes particularly beautiful when it is illuminated from within.

Palácio Cruz e Souza - built in 1770 as the governor's headquarters, today houses the Museu Historica de Santa Catarina. The building has a mixture of neoclassic and baroque architecture. Hercilio Luz Bridge completed in 1926, today still stands as one of the longest suspension bridges in the world at 820 meters.

Florianópolis, also known as "Floripa," is the capital of the southern state of Santa Catarina. It is the second largest city in the state of Santa Catarina and is one of the cleanest, most well-planned cities in Brazil. Most travelers visiting this area find it to be one of the most diverse regions, both culturally and geographically. The coastline waters contrast dramatically with the inland mountains that are found in the area.

Florianópolis was originally settled by the Portuguese as part of their grand colony. They set up several forts along the island to protect their interests by the end of the 18th century. The three main forts were Santa Cruz de Anhatomirim, Santo Antônio de Ratones and São José da Ponta Grossa. These main forts along with a few others still stand today with some of the most majestic views. In 1777, the Spanish took over the islands and it remained as their territory for a year before returning it to Portugal in a treaty.

The actual city of "Floripa" is on the water and split into two sections that are connected by a thread, one section being on the island of Santa Catarina and the second section on the coast of mainland Brazil. The city boasts a major bus terminal and international airport but also has touches of the old world with historic buildings and streets. A series of historical streets are closed off to traffic, allowing for pedestrians to stroll at leisure while shopping in downtown Florianópolis.

More than anything, "Floripa" is a lively city, known for its active, outdoor lifestyle where tourists flock to experience the natural beauty and laid back way of life. Veja magazine, Brazil's most widely read publication, recently voted "Floripa" as the #1 best place to live in Brazil and the #1 destination for young people in Brazil. This honor is presented in large part to the wide array of activities available. The city offers world-class surfing, sandboarding, water sports, handgliding, hiking, rafting, and much more.