How to Say ‘You're very kind’ in Portuguese
É muito simpático
eh MOOY-too seem-PAH-tee-koo
[eh MOOY-too seem-PAH-tee-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: simpático means "kind" or "nice", not "sympathetic". You'd use simpática when speaking to a woman.
Phrase Breakdown
É
[eh]
you are
Polite 'you' form of 'ser', to be.
A senhora é de Lisboa?
Are you from Lisbon?
muito
[MOOY-too]
very
Adverb used to intensify adjectives, adverbs, or expressions.
Estou muito interessado em novas oportunidades.
I am very interested in new opportunities.
simpático
[seem-PAH-tee-koo]
kind; nice
Adjective for a thoughtful gesture or a friendly person (not 'sympathetic').
A tua avó é muito simpática.
Your grandmother is very nice.
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