How to Say ‘How sweet.’ in Portuguese
Que querido.
keh kuh-REE-doo
[keh kuh-REE-doo]
💬 Usage Tip: [Que] here doesn't mean [what]; it works more like [how] in English: [Que querido.] = [How sweet.] Same pattern: [Que bom!], [Que pena!].
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is warm and appreciative, and can sound mildly flirtatious in the right moment. It's more natural as a reaction to a kind gesture than as a serious compliment.
Phrase Breakdown
Que
[keh]
how
Used as an exclamation intensifier, like 'how' or 'so' in 'How sweet.'
Ao ofereceres uma bebida, ela pode sorrir e dizer: Que querido.
When you offer a drink, she may smile and say: How sweet.
querido
[kuh-REE-doo]
sweet; kind; lovely
Describes someone as thoughtful, kind, or charming in a warm way.
Se perguntas primeiro com educação, ouvir 'Que querido' é uma reação muito positiva.
If you ask politely first, hearing 'How sweet' is a very positive reaction.
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