Choose a variety

Brazilian or European Portuguese for listeners: how to choose, what changes in words and pronouns, and how to follow the other variety.

Start with the question that fits your current goal. Examples describe common patterns, but a speaker's region and situation can change the form you hear.

Guides in this topic

• Brazilian vs European Portuguese for listeners — How to choose a variety, what sounds different, and whether to mix the two.
• Você and tu: Portuguese forms of you — Você and tu both address one person, but their use depends on region and social context. Listen to local speakers and learn the verb forms used with each.