How to Say ‘More than’ in Portuguese
Mais do que
mahys doo keh
[mahys doo keh]
💬 Usage Tip: Useful for comparisons.
Phrase Breakdown
Mais
[mahys]
More
A greater or additional amount or degree.
Eu gostaria de saber mais do que ele me contou.
I would like to know more than what he told me.
do
[doo]
Than
Used to introduce the second element in a comparison.
Ela é mais alta do que eu.
She is taller than me.
que
[keh]
What
Used to specify something.
Ela quer mais do que apenas amizade.
She wants more than just friendship.
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