How do you say "I know you do, but I'm sorry." in Portuguese?

"I know you do, but I'm sorry." in Portuguese is "Eu sei que SIM, mas me desculpe.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

What does "Eu sei que SIM, mas me desculpe." mean in English?

"Eu sei que SIM, mas me desculpe." means "I know you do, but I'm sorry." in English.

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How to Say ‘I know you do, but I'm sorry.’ in Portuguese

Eu sei que SIM, mas me desculpe.

ee-oo say keh seem mas mee des-koo-lpe

[ee-oo say keh seem mas mee des-koo-lpe]

Phrase Breakdown

Eu sei que SIM,

ee-oo say keh seem

Words in this phrase

[ee-oo]

Refers to the person speaking.

Example

Eu posso ajudar.

I can help.

sei

[say]

know

To be aware of through observation or information.

Example

Eu sei o caminho.

I know the way.

que

[keh]

that

Used to introduce a clause.

Example

Eu sei que ele vem.

I know that he is coming.

SIM

[seem]

yes

Used to give an affirmative response.

Example

Sim, você está certo.

Yes, you are right.

Mas me desculpe.

mas mee des-koo-lpe

Words in this phrase

mas

[mas]

but

Used to introduce something contrasting.

Example

Eu entendo, mas discordo.

I understand, but I disagree.

[mee]

Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.

Example

Você me conhece.

You know me.

desculpe

[des-koo-lpe]

sorry

A polite expression used to forgive or ask for forgiveness.

Example

Me desculpe pelo erro.

Sorry for the mistake.

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