How to Say ‘I wish you success.’ in Portuguese
Desejo-lhe sucesso.
deh-ZEH-zhoo le soo-SEH-soo
[deh-ZEH-zhoo le soo-SEH-soo]
💬 Usage Tip: The ‑lhe in desejo-lhe means to you, attached to the verb. You can reuse this pattern in formal polite phrases like agradeço-lhe or dou-lhe o contacto.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Desejo-lhe sucesso is warm but still professional, so it fits well when ending a helpful networking exchange. It can sound more polished than a direct English-style good luck.
Phrase Breakdown
Desejo-lhe
[deh-ZEH-zhoo le]
I wish you
Used to express one's hope for someone else's prosperity or success.
No final da palestra, ele disse: 'Desejo-lhe sucesso!'
At the end of the lecture, he said: 'I wish you success!'
Sucesso.
soo-SEH-soo
Words in this phrase
sucesso
[soo-SEH-soo]
Success
The realization and accomplishment of ambitious goals.
Espero que tenha sucesso na sua nova carreira.
I hope you find success in your new career.
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