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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: Portuguese often drops você when it's understood, so Tem um olhar muito gentil. can still mean You have a very kind look. You'll hear this a lot in everyday speech.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a more intimate kind of compliment because it's about someone's olhar, not just clothes or style. Use it carefully with strangers; it can come across as flirtatious.

Phrase Breakdown

Tem

[tehm]

You have

Indicates possession of a characteristic or object.

Example

Na conversa, ficou evidente que tem um olhar muito gentil.

In the conversation, it was evident you have a very gentle gaze.

[oong]

An indefinite article used to introduce a noun.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

Visitantes sempre notam: tem um olhar muito gentil.

Visitors always notice: you have a very gentle gaze.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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