Practice Shopping for Clothes in Português
Clothes shopping in Português is one of the most enjoyable practice scenarios — you get vocabulary, sizing systems, colours, and the polite back-and-forth with shop assistants all in one trip. This scenario walks through asking for a different size, trying something on, comparing prices, and using the conditional form to express opinions ('I'd prefer it in blue'). You'll learn the Português-speaking sizing system (which is rarely the same as English-speaking countries), the vocabulary for fabrics and fits, and the all-important phrase 'I'm just looking, thanks'.
Sample Português conversation
Olá! Bem-vindo à nossa loja. Está procurando algo específico?
Hello! Welcome to our store. Are you looking for something in particular?Estou procurando uma camisa bonita.
I'm looking for a nice shirt.Ótimo! Está procurando algo casual ou mais formal?
Great! Are you looking for something casual or more formal?Algo casual pra o dia a dia.
Something casual for everyday wear.Temos estas camisetas de algodão e estas camisas de linho. Vêm em várias cores. Qual o seu tamanho?
We have these cotton T-shirts and these linen shirts. They come in lots of colors. What size are you?Uso M. Tem essa em azul?
I'm a medium. Do you have this in blue?
O que vais aprender
- Ask for a different size, colour, or fit
- Try clothes on and ask for an opinion
- Compare prices and ask about discounts
- Politely decline help with 'just looking'
- Return or exchange an item
Perguntas frequentes
What sizes are used in Português-speaking countries?
Most use the European sizing system, but specifics vary (especially for shoes and jeans). The scenario teaches you to ask 'Do you have this in a 38?' and shows the conversion.
How do I say 'I'm just looking' in Português?
There's a soft, polite phrase — the Português equivalent of 'I'm just browsing, thanks' — that's the standard response.
Can I return clothes bought in a Português-speaking country?
Return policies vary by store. The scenario teaches the question 'What's your return policy?' and 'I'd like to exchange this'.
What's the Português for 'fitting room' or 'changing room'?
There's a specific noun in Português — included in the vocabulary list — that you'll see signposted in shops.