How to Say ‘Yes, that works.’ in Portuguese
Sim, pode ser.
seeng POH-duh sehr
[seeng POH-duh sehr]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: [Pode ser] is very common in Portugal for accepting a suggestion: less enthusiastic than [perfeito], but friendly and natural. You can use it in shops, cafés, and everyday decisions.
Phrase Breakdown
Sim
[seeng]
yes
Simple affirmative used to agree with a suggestion.
Quando a opção me agrada, digo Sim, pode ser.
When I like the option, I say Yes, that works.
pode
[POH-duh]
can / may
Form of poder meaning something is acceptable or possible in context.
Essa cor pode combinar bem.
That color can match well.
ser
[sehr]
be
Verb meaning 'to be'; in 'pode ser' it means 'that works' or 'that will do'.
Azul pode ser uma boa escolha.
Blue can be a good choice.
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