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How to Say ‘It looks much quieter.’ in Portuguese

Parece bem mais sossegado.

pah-reh-seh bayng mysh soo-seh-GAH-doo

[pah-reh-seh bayng mysh soo-seh-GAH-doo]

Phrase Breakdown

Parece

[pah-reh-seh]

Seems

Used to express an opinion based on appearance or first impression.

Example

Parece que precisamos encontrar um canto mais tranquilo.

It seems that we need to find a quieter corner.

bem mais sossegado.

bayng mysh soo-seh-GAH-doo

much quieter

A comparison meaning 'a lot calmer'. Stress GA in 'sossegado'.

Example

O bairro é bem mais sossegado.

The neighbourhood is much quieter.

Words in this phrase

bem

[bayng]

well; very

Often used as an intensifier, especially in phrases like bem quentinho meaning nice and warm.

Example

Bem forte, prefiro um café de torra escura.

Very strong, I prefer a dark-roast coffee.

mais

[mysh]

Used to ask for additional information or greater quantity.

Example

Quero saber mais antes de me candidatar.

I want to know more before applying.

sossegado

[soo-seh-GAH-doo]

quiet / calm

Adjective for a peaceful place or person, without noise or agitation.

Example

Esta rua é muito sossegada.

This street is very quiet.

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