Communicating in English or basic Portuguese in Brazil
Do Brazilian people understand English?
I know basic Portuguese. Would communication be an issue?
Best Answer
That's a VERY general question.
That said, the short answer is: You'll have a hard time in Brazil if you only speak English.
Many middle class Brazilians understand basic English, and plenty working in the tourist industry understand some English, but you'll have a difficult time communicating when traveling in Brazil.
(I live in Brazil and speak some Portuguese.)
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