How to Say ‘That's okay.’ in Portuguese
Não faz mal.
nowng fahz mahl
[nowng fahz mahl]
💬 Usage Tip: Word for word this is "it doesn't do harm". It's the standard reply to an apology, not a comment on any damage.
Phrase Breakdown
Não
[nowng]
not
Negation word used to make the verb negative.
Não tenho dinheiro comigo neste momento.
I do not have cash with me at the moment.
faz
[fahz]
does / makes
Part of the set expression used politely in Portugal.
Em Um galão, se faz favor., faz pertence à expressão fixa.
In A galão, please., faz belongs to the fixed expression.
mal
[mahl]
harm / bad
Noun meaning harm; in this expression it means 'no harm done'.
Isso não faz mal a ninguém.
That doesn't harm anyone.
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