How to Say ‘I believe’ in Portuguese
Acredito que
ah-kreh-DEE-toh keh
[ah-kreh-DEE-toh keh]
💬 Usage Tip: Indicates belief or hypothesis.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Offers insight into a person's trust or assumption about an issue.
Phrase Breakdown
Acredito
[ah-kreh-DEE-toh]
I believe
Used to express one's opinion or feeling of certainty.
Acredito que vamos ganhar.
I believe we will win.
que
[keh]
That
Used to introduce a clause or express emphasis.
Eu acredito que é verdade.
I believe that it is true.
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