How to Say ‘It's a little sweeter.’ in Portuguese
Fica um bocadinho mais doce.
FEE-kah oom boh-kah-DEEN-yoo mysh DOH-suh
[FEE-kah oom boh-kah-DEEN-yoo mysh DOH-suh]
Phrase Breakdown
Fica
[FEE-kah]
it becomes / it turns out
Used to describe the final result or taste of something.
Com açúcar, o café Fica mais suave.
With sugar, the coffee becomes smoother.
Um bocadinho mais doce
oom boh-kah-DEEN-yoo mysh DOH-suh
A little sweeter
Describes a small increase in sweetness.
Quero um bocadinho mais doce.
I want it a little sweeter.
Words in this phrase
um
[oom]
a / one
Part of 'um bocadinho,' a set phrase meaning 'a little bit.'
Só quero um pouco, Um bocadinho apenas.
I only want a little, just a tiny bit.
bocadinho
[boh-kah-DEEN-yoo]
little bit
A casual and very common way to say 'a little bit' in Portugal.
Está um bocadinho quente demais.
It is a little bit too hot.
mais
[mysh]
more
Used to compare qualities, such as sweetness or strength.
Este latte é mais cremoso do que aquele.
This latte is creamier than that one.
doce
[DOH-suh]
sweet
Describes the taste of something with sugar or chocolate.
O mocha costuma ser doce.
Mocha is usually sweet.
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