How to Say ‘You must be Emily, aren't you?’ in Portuguese
Tu deves ser o Emily , não és?
too DEH-vesh sehr oo NOWN esh
[too DEH-vesh sehr oo NOWN esh]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Friends of your date will usually jump straight to tu with you, especially if they're around your age. Follow their lead rather than using você.
Phrase Breakdown
não és?
NOWN esh
aren't you?
A tag question asking for confirmation. 'Não' is nasal, like 'now' through the nose. 'És' sounds like 'esh'.
És português, não és?
You're Portuguese, aren't you?
Words in this phrase
não
[NOWN]
not
Used to negate the meaning of a word or group of words.
Não quero comer agora.
I don't want to eat now.
és
[esh]
you are (informal)
Informal 'you' form of 'ser', used for lasting traits or character.
És uma pessoa divertida.
You are a fun person.
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