How to Say ‘Oh, don't mention it.’ in Portuguese
Ora essa, não tens de quê.
OH-rah EH-sah neh-ow tainsh duh keh
[OH-rah EH-sah neh-ow tainsh duh keh]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Ora essa "oh, come on" brushes thanks aside warmly, as if thanks were unnecessary. It's typical of an older relative being gracious.
Phrase Breakdown
Ora essa,
OH-rah EH-sah
Oh, come on / Don't mention it,
A warm interjection that brushes off thanks. The 'e' in 'essa' is open.
Ora essa, foi um prazer.
Oh, come on, it was a pleasure.
Words in this phrase
Ora
[OH-rah]
well / come on
"Ora" is a discourse word used to react, encourage, soften, or introduce a response.
Ora, vamos começar a falar com os expositores.
Well, let's start talking to the exhibitors.
essa
[EH-sah]
that
"Essa" is a feminine demonstrative meaning that, referring to something near the listener or already mentioned.
Essa oportunidade parece interessante para a tua carreira.
That opportunity seems interesting for your career.
não tens de quê.
neh-ow tainsh duh keh
you're welcome.
The informal form of 'não tem de quê'. Say it as one smooth phrase.
Não tens de quê, amigo.
You're welcome, my friend.
Words in this phrase
não
[neh-ow]
do not
Used to negate an instruction or command.
Não faça isso!
Do not do that!
tens
[tainsh]
you have
Informal 'you' form of 'ter' (to have); in 'não tens de quê' it means 'don't mention it'.
Tens tempo para um café?
Do you have time for a coffee?
de
[duh]
of
A preposition meaning "of" or "for," depending on context.
Falámos de carreira durante o intervalo.
We talked about career matters during the break.
quê
[keh]
what
Used to ask about something specific.
Por que você está aqui?
Why are you here?
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