🗣️ Japanese Words & Ideas Vocabulary Palavras e conceitos
10 essential Brazilian Portuguese words for the Words & Ideas scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.
- palavra /paˈlavɾɐ/ A1wordEle não disse uma palavra durante o almoço.He didn’t say a word during lunch.
- frase /ˈfɾazi/ A1sentence; phrase · s→[z]Ele repetiu a mesma frase três vezes.He repeated the same sentence three times.
- letra /ˈletɾɐ/ A1letter (of the alphabet); also song ‘lyrics’A criança já reconhece cada letra do nome.The child already recognizes each letter of her name.
- conta /ˈkõtɐ/ A1bill; account; ‘fazer conta’ = to do sums · nasal [õ]Pedimos a conta e dividimos igualmente.We asked for the bill and split it evenly.
- lista /ˈlistɐ/ A1listFiz uma lista antes de ir ao mercado.I made a list before going to the market.
- plano /ˈplɐ̃nu/ A1plan · nasal [ɐ̃]; also an adjective ‘flat’Eles mudaram o plano de viagem na última hora.They changed the travel plan at the last minute.
- jeito /ˈʒejtu/ A1way, manner; knack · j=[ʒ]; ‘dar um jeito’ = to sort it outEle sempre dá um jeito de resolver tudo.He always finds a way to sort everything out.
- coisa /ˈkojzɐ/ A1thing · oi diphthong; s→[z]Esqueci uma coisa importante em casa.I forgot something important at home.
- fila /ˈfilɐ/ A1line, queue; rowA fila do banco estava dando a volta no quarteirão.The bank line was wrapping around the block.
- pressa /ˈpɾɛsɐ/ A1hurry, rush · OPEN [ɛ]; rr=[ʁ]; ‘estar com pressa’ = to be in a hurryEle estava com tanta pressa que esqueceu a carteira.He was in such a hurry that he forgot his wallet.
FAQ
How many Brazilian Portuguese words & ideas words are in this list?
10 words, including A1: 10. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.
Are these words CEFR-graded?
Yes — every word carries its CEFR level (A1–C2), so you can start with the level you need.
What is the best way to memorise them?
Scene groups plus spaced repetition: listen, repeat, learn the word inside its example sentence, then review the next day. Bossa has SRS and four quiz types built in.