Tips & Curiosities about Brazil
Safety Tips for Your Trip to Brazil
We’re so excited to have you join us in Brazil! While we know you’ll fall in love with the music, food, and vibe, it’s also good to be a little street-smart. Here are some safety tips to help you have a smooth and enjoyable trip:
Keep it Simple
Avoid flashy jewellery, watches, or designer handbags. Blend in where you can — leave the bling for the dance floor!
Cash & Cards
Bring a credit/debit card, but carry only a small amount of cash when going out.
ATMs inside malls, hotels, or banks are safer options.
Use a crossbody bag or money belt and keep it in front of you, especially in crowded areas.
If Something Goes Wrong
Emergency number in Brazil:
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190 for police
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192 for ambulance
Save our local contact number
We’re here to help you at any time.
Must-Know Portuguese
Words to Use in Brazil
Oi / Olá
oy / oh-LAH
Por favor
pohr fah-VOR
Obrigado / Obrigada
oh-bree-GAH-do
oh-bree-GAH-dah
Com licença
kohm lee-SEN-sah
Desculpa
djesh-KOOL-pah
Onde fica...?
ON-djee FEE-kah
"onde fica o banheiro?"
Banheiro
bahn-YEH-roh
Água
AH-gwah
Sem gás / Com gás
seng gahs / con gahs
Conta, por favor
KON-tah pohr fah-VOR
Quanto custa?
(WAN-toh KOOS-tah?
Sim / Não
seem / now
Eu não falo português
eh-o now FAH-loh
por-too-GEHZ
Fala inglês?
FAH-lah een-GLAYS?
Tudo bem? /
Tudo bom?
OO-doo BANG /
BOHM
Hi / Hello
Super casual and
friendly greetings.
Please
Always useful!
Thank you
for men
for women
Excuse me
When getting past
someone or politely
interrupting.
Sorry
If you bump into
someone or make
a mistake.
Where is...?
Add a place after, like
Where is the bathroom?
Bathroom
One of the most
important words.
Water
You’ll want this.
Still / Sparkling
(water)
Say this when
ordering water.
The bill, please
For the end
of a meal.
How much does
it cost?
For markets, shops,
or beach vendors.
Yes / No
I don’t speak
Portuguese
Do you speak
English?
How are you? /
Everything good?
Common way to greet
and check in.
Bonus
Beach Edition
Cerveja
Caipirinha
Praia
Protetor solar
Chinelo
Beer
Brazil's iconic
cocktail
Beach
Sunscreen
Thongs
(the Aussie kind)