How to Say ‘I like that confidence.’ in Portuguese
Gosto dessa confiança.
GOSH-too DESS-uh kon-fee-AHN-suh
[GOSH-too DESS-uh kon-fee-AHN-suh]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is direct but still tasteful: you're complimenting attitude, not just looks. In Portugal, that often lands better as flirtation because it feels a bit more grounded and less cheesy.
Phrase Breakdown
Gosto
[GOSH-too]
I like
Expresses approval or attraction in a warm, direct way.
Em "Gosto dessa confiança.", "Gosto" transforma a observação num elogio.
In "I like that confidence.", "I like" turns the observation into a compliment.
Dessa confiança
DESS-uh kon-fee-AHN-suh
Of that confidence / that confidence
Refers to the confidence being talked about, often with appreciation.
Admiro essa confiança.
I admire that confidence.
Words in this phrase
dessa
[DESS-uh]
of that
Refers to a particular trait the speaker is noticing in the other person.
Na frase "Gosto dessa confiança.", "dessa" torna o elogio mais específico.
In the phrase "I like that confidence.", "that" makes the compliment more specific.
confiança
[kon-fee-AHN-suh]
confidence
A quality of being self-assured; often attractive in social and flirtatious settings.
Em "Gosto dessa confiança.", "confiança" destaca uma qualidade atraente e segura.
In "I like that confidence.", "confidence" highlights an attractive and self-assured quality.
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