How to Say ‘A hundred is difficult.’ in Portuguese
Cem é difícil.
sayn eh dee-FEE-seel
[sayn eh dee-FEE-seel]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: É difícil is a typical Portuguese way of saying no without saying no. It usually signals a counteroffer is coming, not a refusal.
Phrase Breakdown
Cem
[sayn]
one hundred
The number 100 on its own; becomes 'cento' when followed by more numbers.
Tenho cem euros.
I have one hundred euros.
é
[eh]
is
Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.
É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.
It is my interest to get to know the company better.
difícil
[dee-FEE-seel]
difficult
Adjective: hard, difficult; of people, hard to deal with.
Este teste é difícil.
This test is difficult.
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