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How to Say ‘You're very kind.’ in Portuguese

O senhor é muito simpático.

oo seh-NYOR eh MOOY-too seem-PAH-tee-koo

[oo seh-NYOR eh MOOY-too seem-PAH-tee-koo]

Phrase Breakdown

O senhor é

oo seh-NYOR eh

You (sir) are

'O senhor' is the polite way to say 'you' to a man. The first 'e' of 'senhor' is almost silent, so it sounds like 's'NYOR'. The 'é' is open, like 'eh'.

Example

O senhor é português?

Are you Portuguese, sir?

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.

senhor

[seh-NYOR]

you (polite, to a man); sir

Polite way to address a man as 'you', preceded by 'o'.

Example

O senhor é daqui?

Are you from here, sir?

[eh]

you are

Polite 'you' form of 'ser', to be.

Example

A senhora é de Lisboa?

Are you from Lisbon?

muito simpático.

MOOY-too seem-PAH-tee-koo

very kind.

'Muito' has a nasal sound, roughly 'MWEEN-tu'. 'Simpático' means nice or kind, and the stress falls on '-pá-'.

Example

Ela é muito simpática.

She is very nice.

Words in this phrase

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.

simpático

[seem-PAH-tee-koo]

kind / nice

A compliment meaning someone is kind, thoughtful, or nice.

Example

Foi muito simpático trazer chá; simpático aqui é elogio.

It was very kind to bring tea; 'simpático' here is a compliment.

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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