Portuguese · BeginnerMinha Bateria Está AcabandoMy Battery Is Running Out

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00:00Intro
Hi, Ana! How are you doing today?
Hi, Lucas! Everything is great here. How about you?
I am fine, but I had a scare yesterday downtown.
A scare? What happened to you yesterday?
It is about my phone, Ana. My battery always runs out too fast.
Oh, Lucas! You never charge your phone before leaving home.
It is true, I admit it. Sometimes I forget it plugged in the living room.
That's right! But this problem happens to everyone on the street.
Yes! Today we are going to talk about this very common topic.
Our phrase of the day is very important: My battery is running out.
This phrase saves our daily communication.
My battery is running out means My battery is low in English.
We say this when the energy is almost at zero.
Exactly! And we have five more essential phrases.
Let us hear now all the six phrases today.
The first phrase is: My battery is running out.
The second phrase is: Do you have a charger?
The third phrase is: I need an outlet.
The fourth phrase is: My phone turned off.
The fifth phrase is: I have a portable charger.
And the sixth phrase is: I'll send my location.
These six phrases help in any emergency on the street.
With these words, you can get help anywhere in Brazil.
For sure! In a coffee shop, at the airport, or at work.
I went through this yesterday downtown.
I want to know the details of that story, Lucas!
Now, I will tell my complete story for you all!
Yesterday I went to meet a friend on Paulista Avenue.
Paulista Avenue is busy and full of cafes.
Yes, it was a sunny and very pleasant afternoon.
Did you have the exact address of the cafe?
I did not have the number, so I took the phone to check the map.
Opening the map on the phone is always a good idea!
A flashing red warning: My battery is running out, at three percent.
Three percent is very little! There is no time for anything.
Exactly! I tried to open the app quickly, but there was no time.
What happened next with your device?
Suddenly, my phone turned off. The screen went totally dark.
What a difficult moment, Lucas! And you were without the address.
I was worried, because I forgot the building number.
And what did you do to resolve the situation?
I entered a bakery and asked: Do you have a charger?
Bakeries in São Paulo are usually very welcoming.
The attendant was kind and lent me a white cable.
But only the cable does not solve everything, right?
That's true! I said to the attendant: I need an outlet.
And was there any free outlet near the tables?
That was the problem! All the outlets were occupied by computers.
Oh, no! Everyone working in the bakery with their devices.
I stood there, looking around with a puzzled face.
Did someone see your concern at the counter?
A student smiled and said: I have a portable charger.
What a relief, Lucas! That young man saved your day.
He connected the battery right there on the table.
And the phone turned on quickly after a few minutes?
Yes! In two minutes the device lit up the screen again.
What a relief to see the device screen light up again!
I wrote to my friend: I'll send my location.
Very smart! That way your friend managed to find you in the bakery.
He came walking and we had a coffee together right there.
Lucas, you always go through these adventures out of pure distraction!
But now, I learned to never leave home with a dead battery.
I always carry a power bank in my bag.
But to me, a power bank is too heavy in the backpack!
It weighs nothing, Lucas! It is much better to prevent than to run out of battery.
That is true, you are completely right, Ana. Yesterday I learned the lesson.
Very well! Now let us study the phrases with calm and attention!
Let us start with our first phrase: My battery is running out.
This phrase is important for anyone who uses a cell phone daily.
The word battery refers to the energy of the device.
And the verb to run out in the continuous form indicates an ongoing action.
That is, the energy has not ended yet, but is almost at the end.
My battery is running out is My battery is low in English.
A practical example: My battery is running out, send me a message soon!
Perfect! Now let us go to the second phrase: Do you have a charger?
A charger is the object used to give power to the phone.
This is a polite question, very common anywhere.
Do you have a charger? means Do you have a charger? in English.
For example, you can ask: Do you have a cell phone charger, please?
That is right! And when you have the charger, you need the third phrase.
Our third phrase is: I need an outlet.
An outlet is the point on the wall where we plug in devices.
The verb to need indicates a clear need in the moment.
I need an outlet is I need an outlet in English.
A very useful example: I need an outlet to plug in my computer.
Excellent! If you do not find an outlet, the fourth phrase happens.
The fourth phrase is: My phone turned off.
We use the verb in the past to show that the device shut down.
My phone turned off means My phone turned off in English.
A common example: Sorry, my phone turned off during our call.
Everyone understands that explanation without problems.
And to save that situation, we have the fifth phrase: I have a portable charger.
A portable charger is a mobile battery that works without a cord.
It is a popular accessory for anyone who spends the day out.
I have a portable charger is I have a power bank in English.
For example: Stay calm, I have a portable charger in my backpack.
What a wonderful phrase! And finally, our sixth phrase today.
The sixth phrase is: I'll send my location.
The verb to send here means to send information via an app.
And location refers to the exact spot where you are.
I'll send my location means I will send my location in English.
An excellent example: I am in the square, I'll send my location now!
These six phrases help a lot with phone use on the street.
It is true, Ana. From the initial warning to meeting up with friends.
Location helps a lot during meetups in big cities.
Absolutely! Nobody needs to get lost anymore looking for the exact place.
Now that we understand the meaning of each phrase, let us practice real dialogues!
Let us begin our practice with a conversation at the office.
Imagine that we are working together in the same room.
Ana, my phone is beeping nonstop. My battery is running out.
Do you have a charger? I can lend you mine now.
I have the cable with me, but I need an outlet free near here.
Look, there is an outlet right there near the coffee machine.
Thank you very much, Ana! I will connect the device right now.
You are welcome, Lucas! It is always good to help a friend at work.
Now let us go to a second situation, in a city park.
I was looking for you near the lake, Lucas!
Sorry for the delay, Ana. My phone turned off on the way here.
No problem! I have a portable charger here with me.
What a relief! I will connect it and, as soon as it turns on, I'll send my location to the group.
Wonderful! That way colleagues arrive at the same spot in the park.
These conversations show how the phrases work in a natural way.
Yes! With simple and direct phrases, communication becomes very clear.
Practicing these situations helps fix vocabulary.
For sure, Lucas! You did great in our dialogues.
Thank you, Ana! But now it is time to test knowledge.
The time for our quick quiz has arrived! Let us see how you do!
Let us start our test! Here is situation number one.
Your phone shows only two percent of charge. What do you say to your friend?
I say: My battery is running out.
Very well, Lucas! Perfect and very fast answer.
Let us go now to situation number two.
You forgot your cable at home. What do you ask your coworker?
I ask: Do you have a charger?
Excellent! That question works anywhere.
Now let us go to situation number three.
You have the charger in hand inside the cafe. What do you say to the waiter?
I say: I need an outlet.
Exactly! Very clear and straight to the point.
We have reached situation number four.
Your phone shut down on its own during the conversation. What do you explain later?
I explain: My phone turned off.
Very good, Lucas! A simple explanation that everyone understands.
Here is situation number five.
Your friend is looking for a power source on the street. How do you let her know you have help?
I tell her: I have a portable charger.
Sensational! You saved your friend's day with that phrase.
And now our last situation, number six.
You are waiting in a busy station. How do you help your friend find you?
I send a message saying: I'll send my location.
Congratulations, Lucas! You got all six situations right, with a ten out of ten!
It was an excellent practice to fix each expression in the mind.
Now let us do a quick review of all the phrases!
Let us review our six essential phrases today.
Phrase number one: My battery is running out.
Phrase number two: Do you have a charger?
Phrase number three: I need an outlet.
Phrase number four: My phone turned off.
Phrase number five: I have a portable charger.
Phrase number six: I'll send my location.
And now the most important moment has arrived: your speaking challenge!
Imagine that you are on the street, and the battery is at the end.
Say out loud right now: My battery is running out!
Very well! Say it once more with plenty of energy: My battery is running out!
Excellent pronunciation, everyone! You did great in today's challenge.
Practicing out loud helps gain confidence in speaking.
And remember to charge your phone before leaving home!
Well remembered, Lucas! Thank you very much for everyone's company.
A big hug to all, and see you in the next episode!
Bye, everyone! Until next time!
Bye, bye!

Key phrases

6 to keep
Minha bateria está acabandoMy battery is running out
My battery is low
Minha bateria está acabando, me manda mensagem logo!My battery is running out, send me a message soon!
Você tem um carregador?Do you have a charger?
A segunda frase é: Você tem um carregador?The second phrase is: Do you have a charger?
Preciso de uma tomadaI need an outlet
I need a power socket
Preciso de uma tomada para ligar meu computador.I need an outlet to plug in my computer.
Meu celular desligouMy phone turned off
A quarta frase é: Meu celular desligou.The fourth phrase is: My phone turned off.
Eu tenho um carregador portátilI have a portable charger
I have a power bank
A quinta frase é: Eu tenho um carregador portátil.The fifth phrase is: I have a portable charger.
Vou mandar minha localizaçãoI'll send my location
E a sexta frase é: Vou mandar minha localização.And the sixth phrase is: I'll send my location.

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Today's small task

Imagine que sua bateria está acabando na rua. O que você diz?Imagine that your battery is running out on the street. What do you say?

cocoaMinha Bateria Está Acabando
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