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How to Say ‘Your bag is very beautiful.’ in Portuguese

A sua mala é muito bonita.

ah SOO-ah MAH-lah eh MOOY-too boo-NEE-tah

[ah SOO-ah MAH-lah eh MOOY-too boo-NEE-tah]

Phrase Breakdown

A sua mala

ah SOO-ah MAH-lah

Your bag

This is the subject. Keep the article, possessive and noun together.

Example

A sua mala é grande.

Your bag is big.

Words in this phrase

[ah]

the (feminine singular)

Same article "a" used before a feminine noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

A estação é ali à direita.

The station is right there on the right.

sua

[SOO-ah]

Your

Possessive adjective used to indicate something that belongs to or is associated with the person previously mentioned.

Example

Sua preferência é importante na escolha do filme.

Your preference is important in choosing the movie.

mala

[MAH-lah]

handbag / bag

A bag for carrying personal items; also used for a suitcase.

Example

Esqueci a mala no carro.

I forgot the bag in the car.

é muito bonita.

eh MOOY-too boo-NEE-tah

is very pretty.

'Bonita' is feminine because it agrees with 'mala'.

Example

A cidade é muito bonita.

The city is very pretty.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.

Example

É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.

It is my interest to get to know the company better.

muito

[MOOY-too]

very

Adverb used to intensify adjectives, adverbs, or expressions.

Example

Estou muito interessado em novas oportunidades.

I am very interested in new opportunities.

bonita

[boo-NEE-tah]

beautiful / pretty (feminine)

Feminine form of 'bonito', used with feminine nouns.

Example

Que camisola tão bonita!

What a pretty sweater!

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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