How do you say "Of course." in Portuguese?

"Of course." in Portuguese is "Claro que sim.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘Of course.’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Claro que sim." mean in English?

"Claro que sim." means "Of course." in English. Usage tip: [Claro que sim] is stronger and warmer than just [sim]. You'll hear this pattern with other phrases too, like [Acho que sim] for a less certain yes.

Claro que sim.

KLAH-roo kuh seeng

[KLAH-roo kuh seeng]

💬 Usage Tip: [Claro que sim] is stronger and warmer than just [sim]. You'll hear this pattern with other phrases too, like [Acho que sim] for a less certain yes.

Phrase Breakdown

Claro

[KLAH-roo]

of course / sure

A common reassuring response meaning 'of course' or 'certainly.'

Example

Em «Claro que sim.», «Claro» reforça uma resposta positiva.

In 'Of course,' 'Claro' reinforces a positive answer.

Que sim

kuh seeng

that yes

Part of the fixed expression 'Claro que sim', meaning 'Of course yes'.

Example

Claro que sim.

Of course.

Words in this phrase

que

[kuh]

that

Here it links to 'sim' in the expression 'claro que sim,' meaning 'of course yes.'

Example

Em «Claro que sim.», «que» liga a expressão de confirmação.

In 'Of course yes,' 'que' links the confirming expression.

sim

[seeng]

yes

A basic word for agreement or affirmation.

Example

Em «Claro que sim.», «sim» confirma a resposta.

In 'Of course yes,' 'sim' confirms the answer.

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