Introduction
Shopping for home comfort items in Brazil can be fun and practical when you know the right phrases. This article teaches beginner-friendly Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary and short dialogues for buying furniture, bedding, curtains, and small appliances. Learn simple questions, polite replies, and useful words to feel confident in stores, markets, and online chats.
- Why these phrases matter
- Key vocabulary for home comfort shopping
- Useful phrases to start a conversation
- Phrases for checking size and fit
- How to ask about material and care
- Talking about price, discounts, and payment
- Delivery, assembly, and returns
- Polite phrases and small talk
- Beginner-friendly store dialogues
- Short online chat examples
- Common beginner mistakes and tips
- Practical tips for buying home comfort items
- More short phrases to know
- Conclusion
Why these phrases matter
When shopping for home comfort, clear language helps you ask about size, material, price, delivery, and returns. Using simple, polite phrases speeds up transactions and reduces misunderstandings. Below are core words, common questions, and realistic dialogues a beginner can use in stores, online shops, or when speaking with delivery staff.
Key vocabulary for home comfort shopping
cama — bed
colchão — mattress
travesseiro — pillow
lençol — sheet
cobertor — blanket
edredom — duvet
sofá — sofa
poltrona — armchair
mesa — table
cadeira — chair
cortina — curtain
tapete — rug
ventilador — fan
ar-condicionado — air conditioner
micro-ondas — microwave
liquidificador — blender
aparelho — appliance
tamanho — size
preço — price
desconto — discount
entrega — delivery
troca — exchange
garantia — warranty
Useful phrases to start a conversation
Quanto custa? — How much does it cost?
Tem em outro tamanho? — Do you have it in another size?
Tem outras cores? — Do you have other colors?
Posso experimentar? — Can I try it (test it)?
Qual é o material? — What is the material?
Vocês entregam? — Do you deliver?
Quanto fica a entrega? — How much is delivery?
Aceita cartão? — Do you accept card?
Tem parcelamento? — Is installment payment available?
Posso trocar se não servir? — Can I exchange it if it doesn’t fit?
Phrases for checking size and fit
Qual é o tamanho? — What is the size?
É tamanho casal / solteiro? — Is it double/ single size?
As medidas são 90 cm por 190 cm — The measurements are 90 cm by 190 cm
Serve em uma cama de 160 cm? — Will it fit a 160 cm bed?
O sofá tem largura de 2 metros — The sofa is 2 meters wide
How to ask about material and care
De que é feito? — What is it made of?
É 100% algodão? — Is it 100% cotton?
Como eu lavo? — How do I wash it?
Precisa lavar a seco? — Does it need dry cleaning?
É antialérgico? — Is it hypoallergenic?
Talking about price, discounts, and payment
Qual é o preço? — What is the price?
Tem desconto? — Is there a discount?
Quanto fica com desconto? — How much is it with discount?
Posso pagar no cartão? — Can I pay by card?
Em quantas vezes? — In how many installments?
Tem pagamento à vista? — Is there a cash price?
Delivery, assembly, and returns
Vocês entregam em casa? — Do you deliver to my home?
Quanto tempo para a entrega? — How long for delivery?
Tem montagem? — Is assembly included?
Quanto custa a montagem? — How much is assembly?
Qual é a política de troca? — What is the exchange policy?
Posso devolver em quantos dias? — How many days do I have to return it?
Polite phrases and small talk
Com licença — Excuse me
Por favor — Please
Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (male / female)
Desculpe — Sorry / excuse me
Você pode me ajudar? — Can you help me?
Beginner-friendly store dialogues
Short in-store conversation when looking for a duvet:
Cliente: Boa tarde. Vocês têm edredom casal?
Vendedor: Boa tarde. Sim, temos. Qual cor você prefere?
Cliente: Azul ou cinza. Qual é o preço?
Vendedor: O edredom azul está por 199 reais e o cinza por 179 reais.
Cliente: Tem desconto se eu levar dois?
Vendedor: Posso fazer 10% de desconto nos dois.
Asking about delivery and assembly for a sofa:
Cliente: Vocês entregam e montam o sofá?
Vendedor: Sim, entregamos. A montagem tem um custo de 80 reais.
Cliente: Quanto tempo para entrega?
Vendedor: Em até sete dias úteis.
Short online chat examples
Ordering a set of sheets online:
Cliente: Olá, esse lençol é 100% algodão?
Atendimento: Olá! Sim, é 100% algodão e tem elastano na barra.
Cliente: Qual é a política de troca?
Atendimento: Você tem até 30 dias para troca com nota fiscal.
Asking about appliance warranty:
Cliente: O liquidificador tem garantia?
Atendimento: Sim, garantia de 12 meses pelo fabricante.
Common beginner mistakes and tips
Mixing gender: Many nouns and adjectives change with gender. Match words like novo or nova with the noun: sofá novo, mesa nova.
Plural forms: Remember to pluralize when needed: um travesseiro, dois travesseiros; um lençol, dois lençóis.
Asking for help: Use Você pode me ajudar? or polite Por favor, pode me mostrar? instead of direct commands.
Numbers and currency: Say prices like 199 reais as cento e noventa e nove reais. Practice common numbers so you understand tags and receipts.
Measurements: Use centímetros and metros. Ask Qual é a largura? or Qual é a altura? to avoid buying the wrong size.
Practical tips for buying home comfort items
Bring measurements: Always bring room measurements or a photo to check fit for furniture and rugs. Ask Posso medir aqui? if you need to measure in the store.
Check fabric and materials: Touch fabrics and ask É fácil de limpar? to learn maintenance.
Confirm delivery: Repeat delivery date and cost aloud: Então, entrega em cinco dias úteis e custa 50 reais?
Keep receipts and warranty: Ask for a receipt and written warranty: Posso ter a nota fiscal e a garantia por escrito?
More short phrases to know
Está em promoção — It is on sale
Última peça — Last piece
Mostruário — Display sample
Com frete grátis — With free shipping
Retirada na loja — Store pickup
Conclusion
These beginner-friendly Brazilian Portuguese phrases cover shopping for bedding, furniture, curtains, and small appliances. Memorize core vocabulary, polite questions, and short dialogues to feel comfortable in stores and online. Use measurements, confirm delivery and payment, and ask about returns and warranty to ensure a smooth shopping experience. With these practical phrases, buying home comfort items in Brazil becomes much easier and more enjoyable.

