How to Say ‘You have a very kind look.’ in Portuguese
Tem um olhar muito gentil.
tehm oong oh-LYAR MOY-too zhen-CHEEL
[tehm oong oh-LYAR MOY-too zhen-CHEEL]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Olhar' can mean both look and gaze, which makes it a nuanced term.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Such a compliment can reflect the warmth and friendliness exuded by a person.
Phrase Breakdown
Tem
[tehm]
You have
Indicates possession of a characteristic or object.
Na conversa, ficou evidente que tem um olhar muito gentil.
In the conversation, it was evident you have a very gentle gaze.
um
[oong]
a
An indefinite article used to introduce a noun.
Comentaram que tem um olhar muito gentil para notar os detalhes.
They commented you have a very gentle gaze to notice details.
olhar
[oh-LYAR]
gaze
A steady and intent look.
Todos os dias me lembro que tem um olhar muito gentil.
Every day I remember that you have a very gentle gaze.
muito
[MOY-too]
very
An adverb used to emphasize an adjective or adverb.
Sua personalidade brilha quando tem um olhar muito gentil.
Your personality shines when you have a very gentle gaze.
gentil
[zhen-CHEEL]
gentle
Having a kind or soft nature, not harsh or severe.
Visitantes sempre notam: tem um olhar muito gentil.
Visitors always notice: you have a very gentle gaze.
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