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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]

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.

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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