PT
Portugal
Emergency
Policethrough 112
Ambulancethrough 112
Firethrough 112
What to say when you call
Preciso de ajuda. Estou em [rua, número, cidade]. [Aconteceu um acidente / um incêndio / um assalto]. Há [número] pessoas afetadas.
Means: I need help. I am at [address]. [What happened]. [Number] people are affected.
ID number you need first
NIF + NISS
Finanças (NIF) · Segurança Social (NISS)
Prepaid SIM: do you need ID?
Practical facts
- Plug typeC, FPartly verified
Plug types C, F. Taken from the IEC World Plugs country listing as quoted in search results; the IEC page itself did not open for our checker (HTTP 403). Confirm on iec.ch.
Source: iec.ch: World plugs (country listing) · Last checked 2026-10-21
- Mains voltage and frequency230 V · 50 HzPartly verified
Mains 230 V, 50 Hz. Taken from the IEC World Plugs country listing as quoted in search results; the IEC page itself did not open for our checker (HTTP 403). Confirm on iec.ch.
Source: iec.ch: World plugs (country listing) · Last checked 2026-10-21
- CurrencyEUR · euroOfficial source read
The euro is the official currency of 21 of the 27 EU countries, including Portugal.
Source: european-union.europa.eu: countries using the euro · Last checked 2026-10-21
- Time zoneNot verified
Not verified: Mainland Portugal and Madeira usually follow WET (one hour ahead in summer); the Azores are one hour behind. We did not open an official page for this. Check with the Observatório Astronómico de Lisboa or the Portuguese government.
Source: no official page opened (the page does not state this) · Last checked 2026-10-21
- Clock changeLast Sun Mar · last Sun OctPartly verified
EU rule: summer time starts at 01:00 UTC on the last Sunday in March and ends at 01:00 UTC on the last Sunday in October (Directive 2000/84/EC, articles 2 and 3). 2026: forward 29 Mar, back 25 Oct. 2027: forward 28 Mar, back 31 Oct. We calculated these dates from the rule; the directive page did not open for our checker, so the wording comes from search results. Check the date near the change.
Source: eur-lex.europa.eu: Directive 2000/84/EC on summer-time arrangements · Last checked 2026-10-21
- Driving sideNot verified
Not verified: we did not open an official page that states the driving side. Check with the Autoridade Nacional de Segurança Rodoviária (ansr.pt) before you drive.
Source: no official page opened (the page does not state this) · Last checked 2026-10-21
Left out on purpose: tap water and tipping. We add them only when an official source states them for the country.
At the pharmacy
- Bom dia, tenho uma dor de cabeça forte. [bohm DEE-ah, TEN-yoo OO-mah DOR duh kah-BEH-sah FOR-tchi]Good morning, I have a strong headache.Доброе утро, у меня сильная головная боль.'Dor de cabeça' = headache; 'cabeça' is stressed on the second syllable.«Dor de cabeça» — головная боль; ударение на второй слог.
- Tem algo para a febre sem receita? [TENG AHL-goo PAH-rah ah FEH-bruh sãy heh-SAY-tah]Do you have anything for fever without a prescription?Есть что-то от температуры без рецепта?'Receita' = prescription; 'sem receita' = over-the-counter.«Receita» — рецепт; «sem receita» — без рецепта (безрецептурно).
- Preciso de alguma coisa para a constipação. [preh-SEE-zoo duh ahl-GOO-mah KOO-zah PAH-rah ah kohn-shtee-pah-SÃW]I need something for a cold.Мне нужно что-то от простуды.'Constipado' is the everyday word for a common cold in Portugal.«Constipado» — обычное слово «простуда» в Португалии.
- Tenho alergia e preciso de algo para as alergias. [TEN-yoo ah-ler-ZHEE-ah ee preh-SEE-zoo duh AHL-goo PAH-rah ahsh ah-ler-ZHEE-ahsh]I'm allergic and need something for allergies.У меня аллергия, мне нужно что-то от аллергии.'Alergia' = allergy; 'antihistamínico' is the antihistamine.«Alergia» — аллергия; «antihistamínico» — антигистамин.
- Tenho uma dor de barriga. [TEN-yoo OO-mah DOR duh bah-REE-gah]I have a stomach ache.У меня болит живот.'Dor de barriga' = stomach ache; 'barriga' is the common Portuguese term.«Dor de barriga» — боль в животе; типично для Португалии.
- Isto precisa de receita ou é de venda livre? [EESH-too preh-SEE-zah duh heh-SAY-tah oh eh duh VEN-dah LEE-vruh]Does this need a prescription or is it over the counter?Нужен ли рецепт или это безрецептурное?'De balcão' = over-the-counter; 'receita' = prescription.«De balcão» — безрецептурное; «receita» — рецепт.
- Qual é a dose? Quantas vezes por dia? [KWAHL eh ah DOZ, KWAHN-tahsh VEH-zish poor DEE-ah]What is the dose? How many times a day?Какая доза? Сколько раз в день?'Vezes' = times; 'por dia' = per day. Ask the pharmacist to confirm.«Vezes» — раз; «por dia» — в день. Уточните у фармацевта.
- Posso tomar isto com ou sem comida? [POH-soo too-MAR EESH-too kohm oh sãy koo-MEE-dah]Can I take this with or without food?Можно принимать это во время еды или без?'Tomar' = to take (medicine); 'com comida' = with food.«Tomar» — принимать (лекарство); «com comida» — с едой.
- Estou grávida, é seguro tomar isto? [ish-TOH GRAH-vee-dah, eh seh-GOO-roo too-MAR EESH-too]I'm pregnant, is it safe to take this?Я беременна, можно ли принимать это?Always tell the pharmacist if pregnant or breastfeeding.Всегда сообщайте фармацевту о беременности/грудном вскармливании.
- Isto é seguro para crianças? [EESH-too eh seh-GOO-roo PAH-rah kree-AHN-sahsh]Is it safe for children?Безопасно ли это для детей?'Crianças' = children; ask for a children's dose.«Crianças» — дети; спросите детскую дозу.
- Tem um medicamento genérico? [TENG oom muh-dee-kah-MEN-too zhuh-NEH-ree-koo]Do you have a generic medicine?Есть у вас генерик?'Medicamento genérico' = generic medicine; often cheaper.«Medicamento genérico» — генерик; обычно дешевле.
- Quanto custa isto? Pode dar-me a fatura, por favor? [KWAHN-too KOOS-tah EESH-too? POH-duh dar-muh ah fah-TOO-rah, poor fah-VOR]How much does this cost? Can you give me the invoice, please?Сколько это стоит? Дайте, пожалуйста, чек.'Fatura' = invoice; 'recibo' = simpler receipt; keep either for returns.«Fatura» — счёт-фактура; «recibo» — чек; сохраняйте для возврата.
- Onde está a farmácia mais próxima? [OHN-duh ish-TAH ah fahr-MAH-syah maysh PROH-see-mah]Where is the nearest pharmacy?Где находится ближайшая аптека?'Próxima' = nearest; outside opening hours, ask for 'farmácia de serviço'.«Próxima» — ближайшая; вне часов работы — «farmácia de serviço».
- Há uma farmácia de serviço perto daqui? [ah OO-mah fahr-MAH-syah duh sir-VEE-soo PER-too dah-KEE]Is there an on-duty pharmacy near here?Есть рядом дежурная аптека?'Farmácia de serviço' = on-duty pharmacy, outside normal hours; not always 24h.«Farmácia de serviço» — дежурная аптека вне обычных часов; не обязательно круглосуточная.
- Sou alérgico a ... e não posso tomar isto. [soh ah-LER-zhee-koo ah ... ee nãw POH-soo too-MAR EESH-too]I'm allergic to ... and can't take this.У меня аллергия на ... я не могу принимать это.Say the substance: 'alérgico a penicilina'. 'Não' = no.Назовите вещество: «alérgico a penicilina». «Não» — нет.
- Têm isto em inglês? [tayng EESH-too ayn een-GLESH]Do you have this in English?Есть это на английском?For the label/instructions: 'o folheto' = the leaflet.За инструкцией: «o folheto» — листовка.
Source: Infarmed (Autoridade Nacional do Medicamento) · ULS de Matosinhos (SNS health unit) · Last checked 2026-10-21
At the doctor / health centre
- Bom dia, queria marcar uma consulta no centro de saúde. [bohm DEE-ah, keh-REE-ah mar-KAR OO-mah kohn-SOOL-tah noo SEN-troo duh sah-OOD]Good morning, I would like to book an appointment at the health centre.Добрый день, я хотел бы записаться на приём в центр здоровья.'Centro de saúde' = public primary-care clinic; 'consulta' = appointment/consultation.«Centro de saúde» — государственная поликлиника первичной помощи; «consulta» — приём.
- Preciso de um médico, por favor. [preh-SEE-zoo duh oom MEH-dee-koo, poor fah-VOR]I need a doctor, please.Мне нужен врач, пожалуйста.'Médico' is stressed on the first syllable.«Médico» — ударение на первый слог.
- Tenho febre desde ontem. [TEN-yoo FEH-bruh DEZH-duh OHN-tayng]I have had a fever since yesterday.У меня температура со вчерашнего дня.'Febre' = fever; 'desde' = since.«Febre» — температура (жар); «desde» — с (какого момента).
- Tenho dores aqui. [TEN-yoo DOH-rush ah-KEE]I have pain here.У меня болит вот здесь.Point to the spot while you say 'aqui' (here).Покажите место рукой, когда говорите «aqui» (здесь).
- Ainda não tenho médico de família. [ah-EEN nãw TEN-yoo MEH-dee-koo duh fah-MEE-lyah]I do not have a family doctor yet.У меня пока нет семейного врача.'Médico de família' = the family doctor you are assigned in the SNS.«Médico de família» — семейный врач, закреплённый за вами в SNS.
- Tenho número de utente do SNS. [TEN-yoo NOO-meh-roo duh oo-TEN-tuh doo ESS-uh ENN-uh ESS-uh]I have an SNS user number.У меня есть номер пользователя SNS.'Utente' = a user of the national health service (SNS); the number is on the health user card.«Utente» — пациент (пользователь) национальной системы здравоохранения SNS; номер указан на карточке.
- Pode ajudar-me a ligar para o SNS 24? [POH-duh ah-zhoo-DAR-muh ah lee-GAR PAH-rah oo ESS-uh ENN-uh ESS-uh vayn-tee-KWAH-troo]Could you help me phone SNS 24?Не могли бы вы помочь мне позвонить в SNS 24?SNS 24 is the national health helpline: 808 24 24 24.SNS 24 — национальная телефонная линия здравоохранения: 808 24 24 24.
- É uma emergência. Liguem para o 112, por favor. [eh OO-mah ee-mer-ZHEN-see-ah. lee-GAYNG PAH-rah oo SEN-too ee DOHSH]It is an emergency. Please call 112.Это экстренный случай. Пожалуйста, позвоните по 112.112 is the European emergency number. Use it only for emergencies.112 — единый европейский номер экстренных служб. Только для экстренных случаев.
Source: Serviço Nacional de Saúde (sns.gov.pt) · Serviço Nacional de Saúde (news item) · SNS 24 portal · Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (Portal das Finanças) · Portal gov.pt · Last checked 2026-10-22
At the bank
- Bom dia, queria abrir uma conta. [bohm DEE-ah, keh-REE-ah ah-BREER OO-mah KOHN-tah]Good morning, I would like to open an account.Добрый день, я хотел бы открыть счёт.'Conta' = account; 'abrir' = to open.«Conta» — счёт; «abrir» — открыть.
- Que documentos preciso de levar? [kuh doo-koo-MEN-toosh preh-SEE-zoo duh luh-VAR]Which documents do I need to bring?Какие документы мне нужно принести?'Levar' = to take/bring along.«Levar» — взять с собой.
- Preciso do meu IBAN, por favor. [preh-SEE-zoo doo MEH-oo ee-BAHN, poor fah-VOR]I need my IBAN, please.Мне нужен мой IBAN, пожалуйста.IBAN is read out letter by letter in Portugal; Portuguese IBANs start with PT50.IBAN обычно диктуют по буквам; португальские IBAN начинаются с PT50.
- O meu cartão está bloqueado. [oo MEH-oo kar-TÃW ish-TAH bloo-kee-AH-doo]My card is blocked.Моя карта заблокирована.'Cartão' = card; 'bloqueado' = blocked.«Cartão» — карта; «bloqueado» — заблокирован.
- Perdi o meu cartão. Pode bloqueá-lo? [per-DEE oo MEH-oo kar-TÃW. POH-duh bloo-kee-AH-loo]I lost my card. Can you block it?Я потерял карту. Вы можете её заблокировать?'Perdi' = I lost; 'bloqueá-lo' = block it (the card).«Perdi» — я потерял; «bloqueá-lo» — заблокировать его (карту).
- Preciso de um comprovativo de morada. [preh-SEE-zoo duh oom kohm-proo-vah-TEE-voo duh moo-RAH-dah]I need a proof of address.Мне нужно подтверждение адреса.'Comprovativo de morada' = proof of address (utility bill, rental contract).«Comprovativo de morada» — подтверждение адреса (счёт за услуги, договор аренды).
- Pode explicar as comissões da conta? [POH-duh esh-plee-KAR ahsh koo-mee-SOYNSH dah KOHN-tah]Can you explain the account fees?Вы можете объяснить комиссии по счёту?'Comissões' = fees/charges.«Comissões» — комиссии, платежи за обслуживание.
- Pode falar mais devagar, por favor? [POH-duh fah-LAR mysh duh-vah-GAR, poor fah-VOR]Could you speak more slowly, please?Вы могли бы говорить помедленнее?'Devagar' = slowly.«Devagar» — медленно.
Source: Serviço Nacional de Saúde (sns.gov.pt) · Serviço Nacional de Saúde (news item) · SNS 24 portal · Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (Portal das Finanças) · Portal gov.pt · Last checked 2026-10-22
At the tax / registration office
- Bom dia, queria marcar um atendimento nas Finanças. [bohm DEE-ah, keh-REE-ah mar-KAR oom ah-ten-dee-MEN-too NAHSH fee-NAN-sahsh]Good morning, I would like to book an appointment at the tax office (Finanças).Добрый день, я хотел бы записаться на приём в налоговую (Finanças).'As Finanças' is the everyday name of the Tax and Customs Authority office.«As Finanças» — разговорное название отделения налоговой службы.
- Preciso de pedir um NIF. [preh-SEE-zoo duh peh-DEER oom EN-ee-eff]I need to request an NIF (tax number).Мне нужно получить NIF (налоговый номер).NIF = Número de Identificação Fiscal, the Portuguese tax number.NIF — Número de Identificação Fiscal, португальский налоговый номер.
- Preciso de uma certidão. [preh-SEE-zoo duh OO-mah ser-tee-DÃW]I need a certificate.Мне нужна справка (сертификат).'Certidão' = official certificate or extract.«Certidão» — официальная справка или выписка.
- Que documento falta? [kuh doo-koo-MEN-too FAHL-tah]Which document is missing?Какого документа не хватает?'Falta' = is missing.«Falta» — не хватает.
- Pode escrever, por favor? [POH-duh ish-kruh-VER, poor fah-VOR]Could you write it down, please?Вы не могли бы это записать?Useful for names, numbers and addresses.Удобно для имён, номеров и адресов.
- Tenho de trazer algum documento original? [TEN-yoo duh trah-ZER ahl-GOOM doo-koo-MEN-too oh-ree-zhee-NAHL]Do I need to bring an original document?Нужно ли принести оригинал документа?'Trazer' = to bring.«Trazer» — принести.
- Posso tratar disto no Portal das Finanças? [POH-soo trah-TAR DEESH-too noo poor-TAHL dahsh fee-NAN-sahsh]Can I do this on the Portal das Finanças?Могу ли я решить это через Portal das Finanças?Portal das Finanças is the tax authority's online portal.Portal das Finanças — онлайн-портал налоговой службы.
- Não falo bem português. Pode ajudar-me? [nãw FAH-loo bayng poor-too-GAYSH. POH-duh ah-zhoo-DAR-muh]I do not speak Portuguese well. Can you help me?Я плохо говорю по-португальски. Вы можете мне помочь?'Não falo bem' = I do not speak well.«Não falo bem» — я плохо говорю.
Source: Serviço Nacional de Saúde (sns.gov.pt) · Serviço Nacional de Saúde (news item) · SNS 24 portal · Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (Portal das Finanças) · Portal gov.pt · Last checked 2026-10-22