How to Say ‘You speak very well.’ in Portuguese
Fala muito bem.
FAH-luh MWEE-too bayng
[FAH-luh MWEE-too bayng]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Be careful with this one: said to a stranger, it often sounds like you're commenting on their Portuguese ability, accent, or how well they handled the conversation. It can be encouraging, but it may also sound slightly patronising if not meant carefully.
Phrase Breakdown
Fala
[FAH-luh]
you speak / speaks
From falar; used to compliment how someone speaks.
Fala abre “Fala muito bem.”
You speak opens “You speak very well.”
muito
[MWEE-too]
very
Adverb meaning very.
Muito aparece em “Fala muito bem.”
Very appears in “You speak very well.”
bem
[bayng]
well
Adverb meaning well.
Bem completa “Fala muito bem.”
Well completes “You speak very well.”
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