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How to Say ‘No, it's dry and a little sparkling.’ in Portuguese

Não, é seco e um pouco frisante.

now eh SEH-koo ee oong POH-koo free-ZAHN-tuh

[now eh SEH-koo ee oong POH-koo free-ZAHN-tuh]

Phrase Breakdown

Não, é seco

now eh SEH-koo

No, it's dry

'Seco' means 'dry', as in a dry wine. Pause slightly after 'Não'. Say 'nowng, eh SEH-koo'.

Example

Prefiro vinho seco.

I prefer dry wine.

Words in this phrase

Não

[now]

No

Used to give a negative response.

Example

Não quero.

I don't want it.

é

[eh]

It is

Used to identify or describe a situation.

Example

É verdade.

It is true.

seco

[SEH-koo]

dry

For wine, it means not sweet.

Example

Prefiro vinho seco.

I prefer dry wine.

e um pouco frisante.

ee oong POH-koo free-ZAHN-tuh

and a little sparkling.

'E' means 'and'. It runs into 'um', so it sounds like 'yoong POH-koo free-ZANT'.

Example

É fresco e um pouco frisante.

It's fresh and a little sparkling.

Words in this phrase

e

[ee]

and

A simple connector joining two qualities or ideas.

Example

Procuro um ambiente aberto e humano.

I am looking for an open and human environment.

um

[oong]

a

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Em «um» prazer, o artigo introduz a expressão educada.

In “a” pleasure, the article introduces the polite expression.

pouco

[POH-koo]

little

A small amount or degree.

Example

Espere um pouco para ver o resultado.

Wait a little to see the result.

frisante

[free-ZAHN-tuh]

slightly sparkling

Adjective for a drink with light bubbles.

Example

Esta água é frisante.

This water is slightly sparkling.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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