Build vocabulary in context rather than memorizing lists. These topic areas cover the most useful vocabulary for daily communication and beginner conversations in LIBRAS.

Core Vocabulary Topics

Greetings and introductions - olá, meu nome é, prazer em conhecer
Family - família, mãe, pai, irmão/irmã, filho/filha, avó/avô
Daily life - casa, trabalho, escola, comer, dormir, lazer
Health and body - médico, hospital, dor, remédio, saúde
Numbers and time - fundamental for practical everyday use
Brazilian Deaf community - surdo/a, ouvinte, intérprete, LIBRAS, comunidade
Education and work - estudar, trabalhar, aprender, ensinar, profissão

Effective Vocabulary Learning Strategies

Learn signs in sentences - context supports memory and shows grammar in action
Practice receptive skills (watching) as much as expressive (signing) - most learners underinvest in reception
Find a language partner for regular practice - even brief exchanges with a native signer accelerate learning
Use spaced repetition - review at increasing intervals to build long-term memory
Watch LIBRAS video content - vlogs, news, storytelling by native signers

Resources: YouTube channels "LIBRAS Online" and "Central LIBRAS" have free lessons. Spread the Sign (spreadthesign.com) has an online dictionary covering LIBRAS. INES (ines.gov.br) provides official educational resources. ProDeaf and other Brazilian apps offer LIBRAS practice tools.

LIBRAS - Brazilian Sign Language