common phrases used in greetings, when asking for directions, dining in restaurants, and during small talk, will make an enormous diffence in the quality of time spent navigating through brazil - as a matter of fact, taking a quick portuguese language course, while in rio, could break the beach routine, and make good use of a rainy day.

one of the best ways to acquire portuguese knowledge is by making local friends- with the amount of individuals, coming from diverse backgrounds and interacting outside, the opportunities to meet new individuals is accessible - considering the hospitable and unassuming nature of its residents, the culture exchange can be very rewarding.