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How to Say ‘Team spirit.’ in Portuguese

Espírito de equipa.

esh-PEE-ree-too dih eh-KEE-puh

[esh-PEE-ree-too dih eh-KEE-puh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Espírito de equipa is a very common positive phrase in Portuguese workplace talk. In networking, it signals collaboration and getting along well with colleagues.

Phrase Breakdown

Espírito

[esh-PEE-ree-too]

spirit

Refers to attitude or mindset; in workplace language, it suggests a positive collective attitude.

Example

O Espírito de entreajuda nota-se logo quando conhecemos a empresa.

The spirit of mutual help is noticeable as soon as we get to know the company.

De equipa

dih eh-KEE-puh

Of team / team

Forms the expression 'team spirit', meaning cooperation and working well together.

Example

Temos um bom espírito de equipa.

We have good team spirit.

Words in this phrase

[dih]

A preposition used to connect 'spirit' and 'team' in the expression.

Example

Gosto da expressão Espírito de equipa porque mostra união.

I like the expression team spirit because it shows unity.

equipa

[eh-KEE-puh]

team

Refers to the group of people working together in a company.

Example

Sem equipa forte, é difícil manter um bom ambiente.

Without a strong team, it is hard to maintain a good atmosphere.

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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