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How to Say ‘A quieter place’ in Portuguese

Um sítio mais calmo

oong SEE-tyoo mysh KAHL-moo

[oong SEE-tyoo mysh KAHL-moo]

💬 Usage Tip: In Portugal, sítio is the everyday word for "place", not "website". Put mais before any describing word to say "more": mais calmo, mais perto "closer".

Phrase Breakdown

Um sítio

oong SEE-tyoo

A place

'Sítio' is the usual European Portuguese word for 'place'. 'Um' is nasal: 'ũ SEE-tyoo'.

Example

Conheço um sítio bom.

I know a good place.

Words in this phrase

[oong]

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Em «um» prazer, o artigo introduz a expressão educada.

In “a” pleasure, the article introduces the polite expression.

sítio

[SEE-tyoo]

place / spot

Common European Portuguese word for a place or spot.

Example

Este sítio é giro.

This place is cool.

mais calmo

mysh KAHL-moo

quieter / calmer

'Mais' plus an adjective makes a comparative. Say 'mysh KAL-moo'.

Example

Hoje estou mais calmo.

Today I'm calmer.

Words in this phrase

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.

calmo

[KAHL-moo]

quiet

Describes a calm, peaceful place with less noise.

Example

Num canto calmo. o jantar torna-se mais relaxante.

In a quiet corner, dinner becomes more relaxing.

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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