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How to Say ‘This secret’ in Portuguese

Esse segredo

eh-see seh-greh-doo

[eh-see seh-greh-doo]

💬 Usage Tip: Note the use of 'esse' for 'this', a key demonstrative pronoun.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Secrets are a playful topic, suggesting mystery and intrigue.

Phrase Breakdown

Esse

[eh-see]

This

Used to refer to a specific thing that is close to the speaker.

Example

Esse segredo que você guarda.

This secret that you keep.

segredo

[seh-greh-doo]

secret

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

Example

Ela não revelou esse segredo a ninguém.

She didn't reveal this secret to anyone.

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