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Angola Local Phrases

Knowing a few key Angola local phrases on your OverlandingAfrica.com tour will help you navigate through the country easier, making your overland tour much more rewarding as you will be able to interact with locals and learn more about their culture.

Portuguese is the language most widely spoken, so knowing a few key Portuguese phrases is essential to communicate on your Angola tour.
 
The most important phrases to learn are basic greetings, which are important to remember as respect is a large part of Angola way of life. When greeting someone older or in a greater position of respect, then it is always important to bow when greeting.

Greetings for men and women vary slightly, such as thank you – which is obrigado when thanking men, and obrigada when thanking women. Always remember to say please and thank you to show respect.

Overall, if you have a basic understanding of Portuguese or learn a few key phrases, you will be able to get around fairly easily.