How to Say ‘A little sweeter’ in Portuguese
Um bocadinho mais doce
oom boh-kah-DEEN-yoo mysh DOH-suh
[oom boh-kah-DEEN-yoo mysh DOH-suh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Um bocadinho] is a common, friendly way to say [a little bit]. You can reuse it with many descriptions: [um bocadinho quente], [um bocadinho caro].
Phrase Breakdown
Um
[oom]
a / one
Here it is part of the expression 'um bocadinho,' meaning 'a little bit.'
Quero Um bocadinho de açúcar.
I want a little bit of sugar.
bocadinho
[boh-kah-DEEN-yoo]
little bit
A very common European Portuguese expression meaning 'a little bit.'
Este café está um bocadinho forte para mim.
This coffee is a little bit strong for me.
mais
[mysh]
more
Used for comparison, as in 'more sweet' or 'stronger.'
O mocha é mais doce do que o espresso.
Mocha is sweeter than espresso.
doce
[DOH-suh]
sweet
Describes a sugary taste in drinks or food.
Este cappuccino não está muito doce.
This cappuccino is not very sweet.
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