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How to Say ‘The neighborhood is very nice.’ in Portuguese

O bairro é muito simpático.

oo BYE-roo eh MOOY-too seem-PAH-tee-koo

[oo BYE-roo eh MOOY-too seem-PAH-tee-koo]

Phrase Breakdown

O bairro

oo BYE-roo

The neighborhood

'Bairro' sounds like 'BYE-hoo'. The 'rr' is a throaty sound, like a French 'r'.

Example

Gosto deste bairro.

I like this neighborhood.

Words in this phrase

O

[oo]

the (masculine singular)

Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.

The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.

bairro

[BYE-roo]

neighbourhood

A district or area of a town or city.

Example

Gosto muito deste bairro.

I really like this neighbourhood.

é muito simpático.

eh MOOY-too seem-PAH-tee-koo

is very nice.

'Muito' has a nasal sound: 'MWEEN-too'. 'Simpático' has the stress on 'PA': 'seen-PA-tee-koo'.

Example

O vizinho é muito simpático.

The neighbor is very nice.

Words in this phrase

é

[eh]

is

Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.

Example

É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.

It is my interest to get to know the company better.

muito

[MOOY-too]

very

Adverb used to intensify adjectives, adverbs, or expressions.

Example

Estou muito interessado em novas oportunidades.

I am very interested in new opportunities.

simpático

[seem-PAH-tee-koo]

nice / kind / friendly

Masculine adjective meaning nice, kind, or friendly.

Example

O elogio usa simpático em “É muito simpático.”

The compliment uses nice in “You are very nice.”

Related guides

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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