How to Say ‘Yes, you can.’ in Portuguese
Sim, pode.
seeng POH-d(ih)
[seeng POH-d(ih)]
Phrase Breakdown
Sim
[seeng]
yes
A basic affirmative word used to confirm or agree.
Na resposta "Sim, pode.", "Sim" confirma a permissão.
In the reply "Yes, you can.", "Sim" confirms the permission.
Pode.
POH-d(ih)
You may / You can
Polite permission or ability, often used by staff to allow something.
Pode entrar.
You may enter.
Words in this phrase
pode
[POH-d(ih)]
you can / you may
Form of "poder" used here to grant permission.
Em "Sim, pode.", "pode" significa que a ação é permitida.
In "Yes, you can.", "pode" means the action is allowed.
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