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How to Say ‘Exactly, Ana is a sweetheart.’ in Portuguese

Pois é, a Ana é um amor.

POYSH eh uh AH-nah eh oong uh-MOHR

[POYSH eh uh AH-nah eh oong uh-MOHR]

Phrase Breakdown

Pois é,

POYSH eh

That's right,

A very common way to agree. Say 'POYZ eh'.

Example

Pois é, tens razão.

That's right, you're right.

Words in this phrase

Pois

[POYSH]

right / indeed

Very common Portuguese filler showing agreement or acknowledgment.

Example

Pois, tens razão.

Right, you're correct.

[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.

a Ana é um amor.

uh AH-nah eh oong uh-MOHR

Ana is a sweetheart.

An affectionate compliment about someone.

Example

A avó é um amor.

Grandma is a sweetheart.

Words in this phrase

[uh]

the

Feminine singular definite article, meaning 'the'.

Example

A empresa parece aberta a novas ideias.

The company seems open to new ideas.

Ana

[AH-nah]

Ana

A common Portuguese female first name.

Example

A Ana é a minha tia.

Ana is my aunt.

[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.

[oong]

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Em «um» prazer, o artigo introduz a expressão educada.

In “a” pleasure, the article introduces the polite expression.

amor

[uh-MOHR]

love / sweetheart

Noun 'love'; ser um amor means to be a lovely person.

Example

O teu filho é um amor.

Your son is a sweetheart.

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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