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How to Say ‘It was great to talk’ in Portuguese

Foi ótimo conversar

foh-ee AW-chee-moh kohn-vehr-SAR

[foh-ee AW-chee-moh kohn-vehr-SAR]

Phrase Breakdown

Foi

[foh-ee]

It was

Used to describe a past situation or condition.

Example

Foi um bom dia.

It was a good day.

ótimo

[AW-chee-moh]

great

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average.

Example

O encontro foi ótimo.

The meeting was great.

conversar

[kohn-vehr-SAR]

to talk

To exchange thoughts, information, or opinions verbally.

Example

Gostei de conversar sobre futuro.

I enjoyed talking about the future.

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