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How to Say ‘Your hair looks amazing.’ in Portuguese

Seu cabelo está incrível.

SEH-oo kah-BEH-loo eh-STAH in-KREE-vel

[SEH-oo kah-BEH-loo eh-STAH in-KREE-vel]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Complimenting a stranger's cabelo is usually fine if said lightly and respectfully. It tends to land better than more intimate comments about their body or appearance.

Phrase Breakdown

Seu

[SEH-oo]

Your

A possessive pronoun showing that something belongs to the person being addressed.

Example

Hoje, no escritório, todos notaram que seu cabelo está incrível.

Today, at the office, everyone noticed that your hair looks amazing.

cabelo

[kah-BEH-loo]

hair

The set of strands growing from the skin, especially on the human head.

Example

Durante o jantar, uma amiga falou: 'Seu cabelo está incrível hoje!'

During dinner, a friend said: 'Your hair looks amazing today!'

está

[eh-STAH]

Used to describe a state or condition, like temporary states or subjective perceptions.

Example

A vizinha comentou que seu cabelo está incrível depois do corte.

The neighbor commented that your hair is amazing after the cut.

incrível

[in-KREE-vel]

amazing

An adjective to describe something as extremely good or impressive.

Example

Todos no salão disseram que seu cabelo está incrível e brilhante.

Everyone at the salon said your hair is amazing and shiny.

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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