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How to Say ‘No, that was all.’ in Portuguese

Não, era só isso.

now EH-rah soh EE-soo

[now EH-rah soh EE-soo]

Phrase Breakdown

Não, era

now EH-rah

No, it was

'Não' has a nasal 'ão' sound, like 'now' said through the nose. Pause briefly after the comma, then say 'era' with an open 'é'.

Example

Não, era ontem.

No, it was yesterday.

Words in this phrase

Não

[now]

Used to give a negative response.

Example

Não quero.

I don't want it.

era

[EH-rah]

it was

Imperfect past of 'ser' (to be), third person singular.

Example

Era uma casa bonita.

It was a pretty house.

só isso.

soh EE-soo

just that

'Só' means only or just. Join it to 'isso' in one flow. The final 'o' in 'isso' is very short, almost like 'oo'.

Example

Quero só isso.

I only want that.

Words in this phrase

só

[soh]

only; just

“só” indicates exclusivity: “only one-way” (not round trip).

Example

Só ida, por favor.

One-way only, please.

isso

[EE-soo]

that

Used to refer to an idea just mentioned, such as a company value or cultural trait.

Example

Isso chamou-me a atenção durante a conversa.

That caught my attention during the conversation.

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