How to Say ‘To that quieter corner’ in Portuguese
Para aquele canto mais calmo
PAH-rah ah-KEH-leh KAHN-too mysh KAHL-moo
[PAH-rah ah-KEH-leh KAHN-too mysh KAHL-moo]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a smooth, natural way to suggest moving without sounding too intense. Pointing out a specific spot inside the same bar usually feels safer and more relaxed than proposing to leave together right away.
Phrase Breakdown
Para
[PAH-rah]
to / toward
Shows movement in the direction of a place.
Vamos para aquele lado da sala.
Let's go toward that side of the room.
Aquele canto
ah-KEH-leh KAHN-too
That corner
Refers to a specific corner away from the speaker.
Senta-te naquele canto.
Sit in that corner.
Words in this phrase
aquele
[ah-KEH-leh]
that
Points to a specific thing a bit farther away.
Gosto daquele ambiente mais tranquilo.
I like that quieter atmosphere.
canto
[KAHN-too]
corner
A quieter part of a room or bar.
Há um canto livre ali ao fundo.
There is a free corner over there at the back.
Mais calmo
mysh KAHL-moo
Calmer / Quieter
Comparative phrase meaning less noisy or more peaceful.
Este lugar é mais calmo.
This place is calmer.
Words in this phrase
mais
[mysh]
more
Used here to make a comparison.
Este espaço é mais reservado.
This space is more private.
calmo
[KAHL-moo]
calm / quiet
Describes somewhere with less noise, better for talking.
Esse sítio parece calmo à esta hora.
That place seems calm at this hour.
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