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How to Say ‘But you are very good with words!’ in Portuguese

Mas você é muito bom com as palavras!

mahs voh-SEH eh MOYN-toh bohm kohm ahz pah-LAH-vrahz

[mahs voh-SEH eh MOYN-toh bohm kohm ahz pah-LAH-vrahz]

💬 Usage Tip: Ser bom com means 'to be good with/at' something: bom com as palavras, bom com crianças, bom com números. It's a very reusable everyday pattern.

Phrase Breakdown

Mas

[mahs]

But

Introduces a contrast or exception.

Example

Ele correu rápido, mas não chegou a tempo.

He ran fast, but did not arrive on time.

você

[voh-SEH]

you

Refers to the person being addressed.

Example

Você fez isso?

Did you do that?

[eh]

are

Part of verb to be.

Example

Essa é uma razão para comemorar!

This is a reason to celebrate!

muito

[MOYN-toh]

very

To a high degree.

Example

Ele é muito alto.

He is very tall.

bom

[bohm]

good

To be desired or approved of.

Example

Ele é muito bom em matemática.

He is very good at math.

com

[kohm]

with

Accompanied by another person, place, or thing.

Example

Gosto de cozinhar com meu irmão.

I like to cook with my brother.

[ahz]

the

Used to indicate specificity.

Example

As flores são bonitas.

The flowers are beautiful.

palavras

[pah-LAH-vrahz]

words

Units of language.

Example

Ele jogou o jogo com palavras.

He played the word game.

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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