How to Say ‘To chat comfortably’ in Portuguese
Para conversar à vontade
PAH-ruh kon-vehr-SAR ah vohn-TAH-duh
[PAH-ruh kon-vehr-SAR ah vohn-TAH-duh]
Phrase Breakdown
Para
[PAH-ruh]
for / to
Used here to show purpose: why you want a certain space.
Para conversar à vontade, preferimos uma mesa mais reservada.
To talk comfortably, we prefer a more secluded table.
conversar
[kon-vehr-SAR]
to talk / to chat
Infinitive verb used after 'para' to express purpose.
Para conversar à vontade, a música não pode estar muito alta.
To talk comfortably, the music cannot be too loud.
À vontade
ah vohn-TAH-duh
Comfortably / freely / at ease
Means in a relaxed, unconstrained way; often used for speaking or doing something comfortably.
Podem conversar à vontade.
You can talk freely.
Words in this phrase
à
[ah]
at / to the
Part of the expression 'à vontade', meaning comfortably or freely.
Para conversar à vontade, procuramos um espaço mais calmo.
To talk comfortably, we are looking for a quieter space.
vontade
[vohn-TAH-duh]
ease / comfort
Used in 'à vontade' to express comfort and freedom.
Para conversar à vontade, a sala privada é ideal.
To talk comfortably, the private room is ideal.
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