🇧🇷 Portuguese phrases

How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Portuguese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Você fala inglês?
"Do you speak English?" in Portuguese · say it like veh-seh fah-lah een-glays

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Portuguese is Você fala inglês?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Você fala inglês, não?
Used to confirm if someone speaks English.
Você consegue falar inglês?
A more formal way to ask.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You can ask this question when meeting someone new or when traveling in an English-speaking area.

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Examples in Portuguese

PortugueseEnglish
Você fala inglês?Do you speak English?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say 'Você fala o inglês?' which is not necessary.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it polite to ask someone if they speak English?

Yes, it's a common and polite question, especially in tourist areas.

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