How to Say ‘That was all’ in Portuguese
Era só isso
EH-rah soh EE-soo
[EH-rah soh EE-soo]
💬 Usage Tip: Portuguese uses the past era "was" here, where English would say "that's all". It sounds softer and more polite, and you'll hear it at the end of almost any request or order.
Phrase Breakdown
Era
[EH-rah]
it was
Imperfect past of 'ser' (to be), third person singular.
Era uma casa bonita.
It was a pretty house.
só
[soh]
only; just
“só” indicates exclusivity: “only one-way” (not round trip).
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.
Isso chamou-me a atenção durante a conversa.
That caught my attention during the conversation.
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