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How to Say ‘Because you are’ in Portuguese

Porque você é

poo-KEH voh-SEH EH

[poo-KEH voh-SEH EH]

Phrase Breakdown

Porque

[poo-KEH]

Because

Introduces a reason or explanation.

Example

Porque você sorri, o dia fica mais lindo.

Because you smile, the day becomes more beautiful.

você

[voh-SEH]

you

Referring to the person being spoken to.

Example

Você ilumina os meus dias.

You brighten my days.

[EH]

are

Second person singular present of 'to be'.

Example

Você é incrível!

You are amazing!

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