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How to Say ‘It was truly a pleasure’ in Portuguese

Foi mesmo um gosto

foy MEZH-moo oom GOOSH-too

[foy MEZH-moo oom GOOSH-too]

Phrase Breakdown

Foi

[foy]

was

Past tense of ser, used to say something was the case.

Example

Na mensagem depois da feira, disse: Foi mesmo um gosto falar consigo.

In the message after the fair, I said: It really was a pleasure speaking with you.

mesmo

[MEZH-moo]

really; indeed

Adds emphasis to make the statement sound more sincere or stronger.

Example

Foi mesmo importante enviar uma nota de agradecimento depois do contacto.

It was really important to send a thank-you note after the contact.

Um gosto

oom GOOSH-too

A pleasure

Polite expression used to say something was enjoyable.

Example

Foi um gosto ajudar.

It was a pleasure to help.

Words in this phrase

[oom]

a; one

Indefinite article or number used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Foi mesmo um gosto continuar a conversa depois do evento.

It really was a pleasure to continue the conversation after the event.

gosto

[GOOSH-too]

pleasure; delight

A noun used in formal or polite networking language to express enjoyment.

Example

No seguimento, escrever 'Foi mesmo um gosto' soa educado e profissional.

In a follow-up, writing 'It really was a pleasure' sounds polite and professional.

Guides for Portuguese learners

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