How to Say ‘To hear that.’ in Portuguese
Por ouvir isso.
poor oh-VEER EE-soo
[poor oh-VEER EE-soo]
💬 Usage Tip: After [por], Portuguese often uses the plain verb form: [por ouvir], [por dizer], [por estar aqui]. It's a very common pattern for [for doing something].
Phrase Breakdown
Por
[poor]
for
Used here to explain the reason for a feeling or reaction.
Sorrio por ouvir isso.
I smile for hearing that / because of hearing that.
ouvir
[oh-VEER]
hearing
Infinitive of 'ouvir'; means to hear or listen to something.
Fico contente por ouvir um elogio assim.
I feel happy to hear a compliment like that.
isso
[EE-soo]
that
Refers to something just said, like 'that' in English.
Adoro ouvir isso depois de um elogio.
I love hearing that after a compliment.
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