How to Say ‘Only if you continue’ in Portuguese
Mas só se continuares
mahsh saw suh kon-chee-noo-AH-resh
[mahsh saw suh kon-chee-noo-AH-resh]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This kind of line is playful because it says [yes] while teasingly setting a condition. In Portugal, that can build chemistry if the tone stays light, but it works best once the vibe is already mutual.
Phrase Breakdown
Mas
[mahsh]
but
Sets up a playful condition, often used to tease before agreeing to something.
Mas só se me continuares a fazer sorrir.
But only if you keep making me smile.
Só se
saw suh
Only if
Sets a condition that must be met.
Vou só se puderes.
I’ll go only if you can.
Words in this phrase
só
[saw]
only
Adds the sense of a limit or condition, useful in light teasing.
Eu aceito, só se trouxeres mais dessas piadas.
I’ll accept, only if you bring more of those jokes.
se
[suh]
if
Introduces the condition in a playful or flirty sentence.
Saio contigo se me provocares mais um bocadinho.
I’ll go out with you if you tease me a little more.
continuares
[kon-chee-noo-AH-resh]
you keep / if you continue
Used after se to describe something the other person should keep doing.
Mas só se continuares com esse charme todo.
But only if you keep up all that charm.
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