How do you say "Sounds like a good idea" in Portuguese?

"Sounds like a good idea" in Portuguese is "Parece uma boa ideia". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

What does "Parece uma boa ideia" mean in English?

"Parece uma boa ideia" means "Sounds like a good idea" in English.

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How to Say ‘Sounds like a good idea’ in Portuguese

Parece uma boa ideia

pah-reh-seh oo-mah boh-ah ee-deh-ah

[pah-reh-seh oo-mah boh-ah ee-deh-ah]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Agreeing to suggestions is often seen as inviting and friendly in Portuguese culture.

Phrase Breakdown

Parece

[pah-reh-seh]

Seems

Used to indicate an impression of something as it appears.

Example

Parece uma boa ideia mudar essa conversa para um lugar mais calmo.

It seems like a good idea to move this conversation to a quieter place.

Uma boa ideia

oo-mah boh-ah ee-deh-ah

Words in this phrase

uma

[oo-mah]

Denotes a singular, feminine noun.

Example

Jantar fora hoje parece uma boa ideia.

Dining out today seems like a good idea.

boa

[boh-ah]

good

Signifying something positive or beneficial.

Example

Vamos encontrar um lugar mais calmo; parece ser uma boa ideia.

Let's find a quieter place; it seems to be a good idea.

ideia

[ee-deh-ah]

idea

A suggestion or plan for action.

Example

Conversar num lugar mais tranquilo parece uma boa ideia.

Talking in a quieter place seems like a good idea.

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