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How to Say ‘Yes, if you'd be so kind.’ in Portuguese

Sim, se fizesse o favor.

seem suh fee-ZEH-seh oo fa-VOR

[seem suh fee-ZEH-seh oo fa-VOR]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a courteous, slightly old-fashioned way to say yes to an offer in Portugal, warmer and more formal than a plain sim, por favor. It goes down well on the phone with a restaurant.

Phrase Breakdown

Sim, se fizesse

seem suh fee-ZEH-seh

Yes, if you would

'Sim' is nasal ('seeng' without the g). Pause briefly after the comma.

Example

Sim, se fizesse isso.

Yes, if you'd do that.

Words in this phrase

Sim

[seem]

Yes,

“Sim” can start a longer answer; the comma shows you’re adding more detail.

Example

Sim, vou de comboio para Lisboa.

Yes, I'm going by train to Lisbon.

[suh]

A conjunction used to introduce a condition politely.

Example

Comecei com «Se» for possível para fazer um pedido com cuidado.

I started with “If” possible to make a request carefully.

fizesse

[fee-ZEH-seh]

(you) did / would do

Imperfect subjunctive of 'fazer'; used in polite requests.

Example

Se fizesse isso, agradecia.

If you did that, I'd be grateful.

o favor.

oo fa-VOR

the favour. (= please)

This completes the very polite 'yes, please' used in Portugal.

Example

Faz o favor.

Please.

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the (masculine singular)

Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.

The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.

favor

[fa-VOR]

favour

A kind act; 'fazer o favor' is a polite way to say 'please'.

Example

Faça o favor de entrar.

Please come in.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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