How to Say ‘Sounds’ in Portuguese
Soa
SOH-ah
[SOH-ah]
💬 Usage Tip: After [soar], Portuguese uses [a] for "sound like": [soa a técnica], [soa a desculpa], [soa a mentira]. Don't translate it word for word from English with "like."
Phrase Breakdown
Soa
[SOH-ah]
sounds
From soar; used to judge the impression something gives.
"Soa" em "Soa" mostra como a frase da outra pessoa foi recebida.
"Sounds" in "Soa" shows how the other person's line was received.
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