Travel · Rental & relocation

How to call a Portuguese landlord or real estate agent in English

Lisbon and Porto rental listings get snapped up by phone before they ever update online. If you don't speak Portuguese, you miss them. Here is how to call any landlord in Portugal in English.

Free to download · Free minutes included · Works with any phone number

Quick answer

Use AI Call to dial the landlord or agent directly. You speak English, they hear natural Portuguese, and their reply comes back to you in English live. The best Lisbon and Porto listings move on phone calls — now you can be the first to call.

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How it works — step by step

Four steps. Start to finish in about five minutes.

  1. 1

    Find the direct phone number

    Most listings on Idealista or Imovirtual show a direct number for the landlord or agent. Phone calls beat platform messages by hours.

  2. 2

    Open AI Call, set Portuguese

    Set the other-side language to Portuguese (Brazilian or European depending on the listing). Tap dial — international calls to Portugal work on iOS and Android.

  3. 3

    State that you're inquiring about the listing

    Mention the address or listing ID. Ask if it is still available, when you can view it, and the rental terms (deposit, contract length).

  4. 4

    Lock in a viewing

    Confirm the date, time, and address back. Ask the landlord to send a confirmation by SMS or email.

Example conversation

What you say in English versus what they hear in Portuguese.

You say · English

Hi, I'm calling about the apartment on Rua da Boavista. Is it still available?

They hear · Português

Olá, estou a ligar por causa do apartamento na Rua da Boavista. Ainda está disponível?

Portugal · Português

Sim, disponível a partir de 1 de maio. Dois meses de caução, contrato de 12 meses. Quer agendar uma visita?

You hear · English

Yes, available from May 1. Two-month deposit, 12-month contract. Want to view it?

You say · English

Yes please. Tomorrow at 6 pm if possible.

They hear · Português

Sim, por favor. Amanhã às 18h, se possível.

Why AI Call

The only app you need for this call

AI Call is a real-time phone call translator. You speak English; the other side hears their language in your own cloned voice. Their reply is translated back in under 0.5 seconds.

  • The other side does not need any app
  • 100+ languages, including regional dialects
  • Free on iOS and Android — free minutes included
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Frequently asked questions

Will the landlord understand a translated voice?

Yes. AI Call delivers natural Portuguese in your tone. Most landlords simply experience it as a normal phone call.

Brazilian or European Portuguese?

For Portugal listings use European Portuguese; for Brazilian properties pick Brazilian. AI Call supports both.

What about visa or NIF questions?

You can ask the landlord about NIF requirements directly in English; they will hear it in Portuguese and answer back through translation.

Can I record the call?

AI Call does not record audio. The on-screen transcript is your record while the call is active.

Free · Free minutes included

Make the call. In your language.

Download AI Call and handle Portugal's phone lines in English today.