How to Say ‘That one would be fine’ in Portuguese
Pode ser esse
POH-d seh-r EH-seh
[POH-d seh-r EH-seh]
💬 Usage Tip: pode ser on its own is a handy way to accept something: "sure, that works". Add esse or essa to point at a specific choice.
Phrase Breakdown
Pode
[POH-d]
can / may
A form of 'poder', used to ask if something is possible or allowed.
Pode ficar perto da janela?
Can it be near the window?
ser
[seh-r]
be
Used to describe the state or condition of something.
Tudo vai ser diferente aqui.
Everything will be different here.
esse
[EH-seh]
that (one)
Lowercase “esse” in mid-sentence; refers to a specific option mentioned/pointed at.
Queres esse autocarro das 10h30?
Do you want that 10:30 bus?
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