What language is spoken?
Brazilians speak their version of Portuguese but they love to practice the little English they know. Use body language! In larger cities, everybody knows someone who speaks a bit of English, at least. In the more remote areas, Portuguese is best. Spanish, with a bit of patience, is often understood.
Hotels usually carry at least one TV-channel is English (CNN).
Just learn the two magic words:
Please Por favor (easy, isn´t it!) and Thank you! Obrigado (if you are a man)
