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How to Say ‘It's really impossible to talk here.’ in Portuguese

Aqui é mesmo impossível conversar.

ah-KEE eh MEZH-moo eem-poo-SEE-vel kon-vehr-SAR

[ah-KEE eh MEZH-moo eem-poo-SEE-vel kon-vehr-SAR]

Phrase Breakdown

Aqui é mesmo impossível

ah-KEE eh MEZH-moo eem-poo-SEE-vel

Here it's really impossible

'Aqui' (a-KI) means 'here'. 'Aqui é' blends together, and 'mesmo' adds emphasis.

Example

Aqui é mesmo bonito.

It's really beautiful here.

Words in this phrase

Aqui

[ah-KEE]

here

Refers to this place or this context nearby.

Example

Aqui, no evento, há muitas oportunidades de networking.

Here, at the event, there are many networking opportunities.

[eh]

Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.

Example

É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.

It is my interest to get to know the company better.

mesmo

[MEZH-moo]

really

Adds emphasis to the feeling or statement.

Example

Estou mesmo contente com a visita deles.

I am really happy with their visit.

impossível

[eem-poo-SEE-vel]

impossible

Adjective: cannot be done; same form for masculine and feminine.

Example

É impossível dormir com este barulho.

It's impossible to sleep with this noise.

conversar.

kon-vehr-SAR

to talk / to have a conversation.

'Conversar' means 'to chat'. Stress the end: con-ver-SAR. The first 'o' is nasal.

Example

Vamos conversar um pouco.

Let's chat for a bit.

Words in this phrase

conversar

[kon-vehr-SAR]

to talk / to chat

Verb meaning to speak informally or have a conversation.

Example

Queremos conversar sem muito ruído.

We want to talk without too much noise.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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