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How to Say ‘Your hat is very elegant.’ in Portuguese

O seu chapéu é muito elegante.

oo say-oo shah-PEH-oo eh MOOY-too ee-leh-GAHNT

[oo say-oo shah-PEH-oo eh MOOY-too ee-leh-GAHNT]

Phrase Breakdown

O seu chapéu

oo say-oo shah-PEH-oo

Your hat

This is the subject. Make a small pause after 'chapéu'.

Example

O seu chapéu é novo?

Is your hat new?

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the (masculine singular)

Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.

The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.

seu

[say-oo]

your

A possessive adjective referring to the other person's time or attention.

Example

A palavra «seu» mostra que o tempo pertence ao destinatário.

The word “your” shows that the time belongs to the recipient.

chapéu

[shah-PEH-oo]

hat

A head covering; masculine noun.

Example

Ele usa um chapéu preto.

He wears a black hat.

é muito elegante.

eh MOOY-too ee-leh-GAHNT

is very elegant.

This is a common way to give a polite compliment.

Example

O restaurante é muito elegante.

The restaurant is very elegant.

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.

elegante

[ee-leh-GAHNT]

elegant

Adjective for someone or something stylish and refined; same form for both genders.

Example

A senhora está muito elegante.

You look very elegant, madam.

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