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How to Say ‘But you yourself are prejudiced.’ in Portuguese

Mas o senhor mesmo é preconceituoso.

mahs oo sen-yor mehz-mo eh pre-kon-say-too-oh-zo

[mahs oo sen-yor mehz-mo eh pre-kon-say-too-oh-zo]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: O senhor is respectful and can sound formal, but here it's used while criticizing someone, so it feels pointed rather than polite. In arguments, that extra formality can add distance or sting.

Phrase Breakdown

Mas

[mahs]

But

Used to introduce something contrasting with what has already been mentioned.

Example

Está frio, mas não chovendo.

It's cold, but not raining.

[oo]

the

A definite article used to specify someone formally addressed.

Example

O senhor está aqui.

The sir is here.

senhor

[sen-yor]

sir

A formal way of addressing a man.

Example

Senhor, pode ajudar?

Sir, can you help?

mesmo

[mehz-mo]

himself

Used to emphasize that a person is the same as mentioned.

Example

Ele mesmo fez tudo.

He himself did everything.

[eh]

A form of the verb 'to be' in the present tense.

Example

Ele é professor.

He is a teacher.

preconceituoso

[pre-kon-say-too-oh-zo]

prejudiced

Having preconceived opinions or judgments.

Example

Ele é preconceituoso com os desconhecidos.

He is prejudiced against strangers.

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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