How to Say ‘I think that’ in Portuguese
Acho que
AH-shoo kuh
[AH-shoo kuh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Acho que] is a very common softener: it makes your point sound less blunt than a direct statement. You can reuse it with almost anything: [Acho que há um erro.] or [Acho que isto não está certo.]
Phrase Breakdown
Acho
[AH-shoo]
I think
A common way to give your opinion carefully or less directly.
Acho que o valor está demasiado alto.
I think the amount is too high.
que
[kuh]
that
A linking word used after expressions like 'I think' to introduce a statement.
Acho que houve um engano no taxímetro.
I think there was a mistake with the meter.
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