How to Say ‘You have a great voice.’ in Portuguese
Tem uma ótima voz.
tayng OO-muh AW-tee-muh vohsh
[tayng OO-muh AW-tee-muh vohsh]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a pleasant compliment when there's a clear reason to mention their voice, like singing or public speaking. Out of nowhere to a stranger, it can feel unexpectedly personal.
Phrase Breakdown
Tem
[tayng]
you have / has
Form of ter used to point out a quality someone has.
Tem começa “Tem uma ótima voz.”
You have begins “You have a great voice.”
uma
[OO-muh]
a
Feminine singular indefinite article.
Uma aparece em “Tem uma ótima voz.”
A appears in “You have a great voice.”
ótima
[AW-tee-muh]
great / excellent
Feminine adjective describing voice positively.
Ótima está em “Tem uma ótima voz.”
Great is in “You have a great voice.”
voz
[vohsh]
voice
The sound of someone's speaking or singing voice.
A palavra voz fecha “Tem uma ótima voz.”
The word voice ends “You have a great voice.”
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