Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"I'm here on vacation" in Portuguese: estou aqui de férias
estou aqui de férias
I'm here on vacation in Portuguese is estou aqui de férias. It explains your short stay and open schedule to locals.
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How to pronounce estou aqui de férias
Say it
ess-TOH ah-KEE gee FEH-ree-ahs
/es.ˈtou aq.ˈui ˈde ˈfɛ.ɾias/
ess-TOH ah-KEE gee FEH-ree-ahs
"I'm here on vacation" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| estou aqui de férias | I'm here on vacation Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| vim de férias | I came on vacation Arrival story. | Arrival story. |
| férias no Brasil | vacation in Brazil Related. | Related. |
| tirar férias | to take vacation From work. | From work. |
How to use estou aqui de férias in real life
- 1Hostel intro
Oi—estou aqui de férias por duas semanas.
Hi—I'm here on vacation for two weeks.
Duration add-on.
- 2Uber chat
Estou aqui de férias; primeira vez em Salvador.
I'm here on vacation; first time in Salvador.
City detail.
- 3Beach vendor
Estou aqui de férias, só olhando por enquanto.
I'm here on vacation, just looking for now.
Soft decline to buy.
Mistakes English speakers make with estou aqui de férias
Incorrect: Estou aqui on vacation.
Correct: Estou aqui de férias.
Use de férias.
Incorrect: Sou aqui de férias.
Correct: Estou aqui de férias.
Location+state uses estar.
Good to know
Saying estou aqui de férias invites tips—food, neighborhoods, and safer areas. Brazilians love recommending their city; ask what not to miss.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Café near the hostel
ChatPal
Você mora aqui?
Do you live here?
You
Não—estou aqui de férias.
No—I'm here on vacation.
ChatPal
Que ótimo. Estou aqui de férias também!
Awesome. I'm here on vacation too!
You
Vamos trocar dicas então.
Let's swap tips then.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm here on vacation" in Portuguese
On holiday (UK)?
Same—de férias.
Business trip?
Estou aqui a trabalho.
How long?
Estou aqui de férias por…
Vacation days?
Dias de férias.
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