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How to Say ‘No, it's almost the same.’ in Portuguese

Não, é quase igual.

NAO eh KWAH-zuh ee-gwal

[NAO eh KWAH-zuh ee-gwal]

Phrase Breakdown

Não, é

NAO eh

No, it's

'Não' has a nasal 'ão', like 'now' said through the nose. Follow it with an open 'é'.

Example

Não, é amanhã.

No, it's tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

Não

[NAO]

Used to indicate negation or denial.

Example

Não quero mais um drink.

I don't want another drink.

[eh]

It is

Used to identify a state or situation.

Example

É um bom dia.

It is a good day.

quase igual.

KWAH-zuh ee-gwal

almost the same.

'Quase igual' links smoothly: 'KWA-zi-GWAL'.

Example

Fica quase igual.

It comes out almost the same.

Words in this phrase

quase

[KWAH-zuh]

almost

Used to say something is nearly or practically like something else.

Example

A equipa parecia quase perfeita na forma como comunicava.

The team seemed almost perfect in the way it communicated.

igual

[ee-gwal]

equal/same

'Igual' is used to describe similarity or equivalence.

Example

O sabor dessa fruta não é igual ao que eu provei antes.

The taste of this fruit is not the same as the one I tasted before.

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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