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How to Say ‘We're among friends.’ in Portuguese

Estamos entre amigos.

sh-TAH-moosh EN-truh ah-MEE-goosh

[sh-TAH-moosh EN-truh ah-MEE-goosh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Saying Estamos entre amigos. helps make a conversation feel less stiff and more relaxed. At a networking event, it can signal you can be informal with me without sounding unprofessional.

Phrase Breakdown

Estamos

[sh-TAH-moosh]

we are

"Estamos" indicates the current situation or environment.

Example

Estamos entre amigos neste encontro profissional.

We are among friends at this professional gathering.

Entre amigos

EN-truh ah-MEE-goosh

Among friends

Means in a friendly, informal setting with friends.

Example

Falamos assim entre amigos.

We speak like this among friends.

Words in this phrase

entre

[EN-truh]

among / between

Here, "entre" means among, referring to being in a friendly group.

Example

Estamos entre colegas e falamos com naturalidade.

We are among colleagues and speak naturally.

amigos

[ah-MEE-goosh]

friends

"Amigos" refers to friends or friendly companions in the group.

Example

Estamos entre amigos, por isso relaxa.

We are among friends, so relax.

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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