Portuguese · BeginnerEscolher um presenteBuying a Gift

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00:00Intro
Hello, Ana! How are you doing today?
Hello, Lucas! Everything is great here! And with you?
I'm doing very well, but a little tired today!
What did you do this morning to get tired?
I walked around the mall a lot to buy things.
Ah, did you go to choose gifts for your friends?
Yes! Today we are going to talk about buying gifts.
What a wonderful topic! I love buying gifts for everyone.
Our topic for today is: choosing a gift!
Very good! We are going to learn six very useful phrases.
And our phrase of the day is: Escolher um presente.
Excellent! The phrase of the day is: Escolher um presente.
This phrase is perfect for all parties.
Absolutely! It is a very common phrase in Brazil.
And today we are going to talk about gift-giving culture!
Yes! We are going to learn about homemade sweets and affection!
You will understand everything about visits and gifts today.
So get your water ready, and let's get started!
Ana, last Saturday I had a difficult mission.
Tell me, Lucas! What was this mission?
My friend Gabriel had a birthday party.
How cool! And did you go to his house?
Yes I did, and it was also his new house!
How nice! A housewarming party for the new home!
Exactly! He invited all his friends for lunch.
And you needed to bring a gift for him!
Yes, that's when my big doubt at the mall began.
What did you think about buying for Gabriel?
First, I thought about buying new clothes for him.
Buying clothes is hard, because sizes vary a lot!
True! I didn't know his favorite color either.
And then, what did you think about doing?
I went into a big store to choose a gift.
You used our phrase of the day at the mall!
Yes I did! I said: I need to choose a useful gift!
And which gift did you choose for the new house?
Gabriel loves drinking coffee every day.
Most Brazilians love a good hot coffee!
So I bought a coffee maker and special coffee.
What a wonderful choice and very useful for the kitchen!
And when I arrived at his house, he was so happy!
Did he give you a big hug?
Yes, he gave me a hug and thanked me a lot!
In Brazil, affection is the most important thing of all.
That's true! When we visit a friend's house, we bring something.
Yes! We never arrive empty-handed at anyone's house.
Many people bring homemade sweets made with love.
Like a box of brigadeiros or a cornmeal cake!
Or a bottle of good quality olive oil.
Olive oil is a very traditional gift in Portugal!
In Portugal, people also love bringing local pastries.
And in both countries, the money value does not matter as much.
What counts is the attention and sincere friendship.
A handwritten card is also worth a lot.
Absolutely! People keep cards with love.
And did you write a nice message for Gabriel?
Yes, I wrote a very cheerful and affectionate message!
That makes all the difference in a special celebration.
True! Choosing a gift with care brightens the day.
And it helps strengthen the friendship between people.
I completely agree! Giving gifts is an act of affection.
And when we think of the other person, the gift is perfect.
Without a doubt! The important thing is sharing good moments together.
Lucas, shall we teach the other steps for giving gifts?
Yes, let's do it! The first extra step is very special.
Very well! Our second phrase for today is: Escrever um cartão.
Repeat with me: Escrever um cartão.
Writing a card means putting nice words on paper.
For example, wishing good health, peace, and lots of happiness.
Yes! A simple card shows a lot of attention and care.
And after writing the card, we head to the store.
Exactly! And at the store we use the third phrase.
What is today's very useful third phrase, Ana?
Our third phrase for today is: Embalar para presente.
Perfect! The phrase is: Embalar para presente.
At the store checkout, the clerk always asks a question.
She asks with a smile: Is it for a gift?
And you answer: Yes, please, can you gift wrap it!
They put pretty paper and a colorful ribbon on it.
The package looks beautiful and ready for the party!
But when paying, we have another important detail.
Absolutely! It's time for the fourth phrase: Guardar a nota fiscal.
That's right! Our fourth phrase is: Guardar a nota fiscal.
Keeping the receipt serves in case of an exchange.
With the receipt, the person can exchange the color or size.
Stores in Brazil include a special gift exchange tag.
That way your friend can exchange the item without any problem.
And when we want to deliver the gift in secret?
Then we say our fifth phrase with great joy!
What is today's fun fifth phrase?
Today's fifth phrase is: Fazer uma surpresa.
How exciting! The phrase is: Fazer uma surpresa.
Making a surprise is arriving without warning, with a gift!
Or hiding the package behind your back before walking in!
Everyone loves a good surprise on party day.
And when the person receives the box in their hands?
The big moment has come for our sixth phrase today!
Our sixth phrase is: Abrir o pacote.
Exactly: Abrir o pacote.
Opening the package is taking off the ribbon and seeing the gift!
In Brazil, people open the package right at the party.
Yes, everyone gathers around to see the gift!
And here we have two famous groups: Team Lucas and Team Ana!
That's right! Which team are you on, Lucas?
I am definitely on Team Lucas!
And how does Team Lucas buy gifts?
Team Lucas buys the gift on the very day of the party!
Two hours before the party starts! That's crazy!
Yes, I run to the mall and choose everything really fast!
Ah, I am totally on Team Ana!
And how does Team Ana work, tell me?
Team Ana plans two weeks before every party!
Two weeks before? What incredible organization!
Yes, I buy the gift, add ribbons, and write everything calmly!
You are very organized, Ana!
That way I am not in a rush on the day of the event!
It's true, each style has its own fun.
Lucas, I read an interesting study about gifts.
Really? I love knowing these curious numbers!
Out of every hundred people in Brazil, how many prefer edible gifts?
Let me try to guess that number right now!
Try saying a number, Lucas!
Hmm, I think forty people out of every hundred.
Close! The survey showed that it is over fifty people!
More than half of people love getting delicious food!
Yes! Sweets, coffees, and chocolates please everyone.
You cannot go wrong with tasty sweets.
Absolutely! It is a gift that brings a lot of joy.
And everyone enjoys it together right then and there!
That makes the moment even more special and delicious.
Now it's time for our practical training, Lucas!
I'm ready! Bring on today's challenges.
Situation number one! You need to buy something for a friend.
His birthday is next weekend.
What do you need to do at the mall today?
In this first situation, I say to myself: I am going to choose a special gift!
Very well! Perfect and very natural answer.
Situation number two! The gift is already bought.
You want to leave a personal message with kind words.
What do you do before closing the package?
Definitely, I grab a pen and start writing a card with love!
Excellent! Writing a card makes the memory unforgettable.
Situation number three! You are at the store checkout to pay.
You want the box to look very nice with a ribbon.
What do you ask the store clerk?
At the store checkout, I politely ask: Can you wrap it for a gift, please?
Great! Gift wrapping makes everything look nicer.
Situation number four! The clerk hands you the paper with the amount.
You want to make exchanging easy, in case the size is wrong.
What do you need to do with that important paper?
Here it's essential to be careful, so I remember to keep the receipt in my wallet!
Very good! Keeping the receipt prevents any exchange hassle.
Situation number five! Your brother doesn't know that you bought a cake.
You want to see his face very cheerful and excited.
What are you going to plan for his evening?
With lots of excitement, I plan everything to make a wonderful surprise!
Perfect! Making a surprise gladdens anyone's heart.
Situation number six! You hand the gift box to your friend.
She is very curious to see what is inside.
What do you tell her with a big smile?
When I hand over the box, I smile and say: You can open the package right now!
Very well! Opening the package is the best part of the party.
Situation number seven! Today is Saturday and you have a party in the afternoon.
You are still in doubt about the party gift.
What do you say to your friend as you leave the house?
Early in the morning before going shopping, I ask: Shall we choose a gift now?
Excellent, Lucas! You got all the situations right with ease.
It was a lot of fun practicing these everyday phrases.
Training with real situations helps a lot in speaking with confidence.
Absolutely! We learn and never forget.
And you get ready to join any party in Brazil.
It's true! Giving gifts in Portuguese is easy and fun.
And everyone loves receiving affectionate visits at home.
It is wonderful to celebrate friendships with warmth and joy.
Today we learned essential phrases for giving gifts.
Yes, we saw how to choose gifts and show affection.
Shall we review our phrase of the day once more?
Absolutely! Our phrase of the day is: Escolher um presente.
And now we have a practical mission for all our listeners!
What is tomorrow's mission for those listening?
Tomorrow morning, you will stand in front of the mirror.
Or you will speak directly with a friend or family member.
You are going to say three times out loud: Escolher um presente!
Very good! Saying it three times out loud helps unlock your speech.
And tell us in the comments: are you on Team Lucas or Team Ana?
And remember: a gift given with love is worth more than any price!
Thank you so much for your company today, everyone!
A big hug to all and see you in the next episode!
Bye, bye, see you next time!

Key phrases

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Escolher um presenteEscolher um presente
choose a gift
Preciso escolher um presente para o aniversário da minha irmã.I need to choose a gift for my sister's birthday.
Escrever um cartãoEscrever um cartão
write a card
Antes de entregar, vou escrever um cartão à mão.Before I hand it over, I'm going to write a card by hand.
Embalar para presenteEmbalar para presente
gift-wrap it
Na loja pedi para embalar para presente com um laço.At the store I asked them to gift-wrap it with a bow.
Guardar a nota fiscalGuardar a nota fiscal
keep the receipt
É importante guardar a nota fiscal caso ele queira trocar.It's important to keep the receipt in case he wants to exchange it.
Fazer uma surpresaFazer uma surpresa
give a surprise
Vamos fazer uma surpresa para o papai no domingo.Let's surprise dad on Sunday.
Abrir o pacoteAbrir o pacote
open the package
Pode abrir o pacote agora, está todo mundo olhando!You can open the package now, everyone's watching!

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Today's small task

What is tomorrow's mission for those listening?What is tomorrow's mission for those listening?

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