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How to Say ‘It's simple and elegant.’ in Portuguese

É simples e elegante.

eh SEEM-plesh ih ee-leh-GAHN-t(uh)

[eh SEEM-plesh ih ee-leh-GAHN-t(uh)]

Phrase Breakdown

É simples

eh SEEM-plesh

It is simple

Describes something as uncomplicated or understated.

Example

É simples e elegante.

It is simple and elegant.

Words in this phrase

É

[eh]

is

Third-person singular of 'ser'; here it means 'it is' or 'it's.'

Example

No teu estilo, É simples e elegante.

In your style, it is simple and elegant.

simples

[SEEM-plesh]

simple

Describes something clean, understated, or not complicated in style.

Example

O teu visual é simples sem ser aborrecido.

Your look is simple without being boring.

E elegante.

ih ee-leh-GAHN-t(uh)

And elegant.

Adds a compliment about refinement or good taste.

Example

É simples e elegante.

It is simple and elegant.

Words in this phrase

e

[ih]

and

A conjunction used to connect words or ideas.

Example

É simples e elegante, exatamente como gosto.

It is simple and elegant, exactly how I like it.

elegante

[ee-leh-GAHN-t(uh)]

elegant

Describes something stylish, refined, and graceful.

Example

O teu casaco é elegante e chama a atenção pela positiva.

Your jacket is elegant and draws attention in a good way.

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