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Even being able to read it would be a huge step.

Little by little, start with a few phrases like good morning (bom dia), good afternoon (boa tarde) and good evening (boa noite).

Hello, how are you? (olá como está você?), I'm fine and you? (estou bem e você?), as soon as you memorize a few key words, it will get easier.

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I will follow that.