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How to Say ‘It's much better here’ in Portuguese

Aqui é muito melhor

ah-KEE eh MWEEN-too meh-LYOR

[ah-KEE eh MWEEN-too meh-LYOR]

Phrase Breakdown

Aqui é

ah-KEE eh

here it is

'Aqui' plus 'é' (it is). Link the two words smoothly: 'uh-KEE-eh'.

Example

Aqui é a minha casa.

This is my house.

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.

muito melhor

MWEEN-too meh-LYOR

much better

'Muito' has a nasal sound: 'MWEEN-too'. 'Melhor' sounds like 'muh-LYOR'.

Example

Estou muito melhor hoje.

I'm much better today.

Words in this phrase

muito

[MWEEN-too]

much

Intensifies comparatives like 'melhor'.

Example

Está muito mais frio hoje.

It's much colder today.

melhor

[meh-LYOR]

better

Adverb used to show improved understanding or performance.

Example

Depois da conversa, compreendo melhor o mercado.

After the conversation, I understand the market better.

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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