How to Say ‘May I say’ in Portuguese
Posso dizer
POH-soo dee-ZEHR
[POH-soo dee-ZEHR]
💬 Usage Tip: A polite way to introduce a compliment or statement.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Being polite and courteous leaves a good impression.
Phrase Breakdown
Posso
[POH-soo]
Can I say
Asking for permission to speak or state something.
Posso dizer que o trabalho foi impressionante?
Can I say that the work was impressive?
dizer
[dee-ZEHR]
Can I say
Asking for permission to speak or state something.
Posso dizer que sua atitude foi inspiradora.
Can I say that your attitude was inspiring?
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