How to Say ‘More than just’ in Portuguese
Mais do que apenas
mahys doo keh ah-PEH-nas
[mahys doo keh ah-PEH-nas]
Phrase Breakdown
Mais do que
mahys doo keh
Words in this phrase
Mais
[mahys]
More
A larger or greater degree.
É mais do que apenas um projeto, é uma paixão.
It is more than just a project, it is a passion.
do
[doo]
Than
Used for comparisons.
Ela quer algo mais do que apenas uma amizade.
She wants something more than just a friendship.
que
[keh]
What
Referring to something.
Ele oferece mais do que apenas boas intenções.
He offers more than just good intentions.
apenas
[ah-PEH-nas]
Only
Solely or exclusively.
Ela quer ser mais do que apenas uma conhecida.
She wants to be more than just an acquaintance.
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