How to Say ‘A quieter corner’ in Portuguese
Um canto mais calmo
oom KAHN-too mysh KAL-moo
[oom KAHN-too mysh KAL-moo]
💬 Usage Tip: [Mais calmo] means [quieter/calmer], and [mais] is the easy way to build this idea: [mais cedo] (earlier), [mais tarde] (later), [mais pequeno] (smaller).
Phrase Breakdown
Um
[oom]
a
An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.
Um canto mais calmo seria ideal para o jantar de aniversário.
A quieter corner would be ideal for the birthday dinner.
canto
[KAHN-too]
corner
A part of the room away from the center, often quieter and more private.
Um canto mais calmo ajudava a tornar a celebração mais especial.
A quieter corner would help make the celebration more special.
mais
[mysh]
more
Used to compare and indicate a greater degree.
Um canto mais calmo seria melhor para falar com a família.
A quieter corner would be better for talking with the family.
calmo
[KAL-moo]
quiet
An adjective describing a calm, less noisy place.
Um canto mais calmo é perfeito para um jantar de aniversário.
A quieter corner is perfect for a birthday dinner.
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