How to Say ‘Is quieter’ in Portuguese
É mais tranquila
eh mysh trahn-KEE-luh
[eh mysh trahn-KEE-luh]
💬 Usage Tip: To compare, Portuguese often uses [mais] + adjective: [mais tranquila] = "quieter/more peaceful." You can reuse it with lots of words, like [mais barata] or [mais espaçosa].
Phrase Breakdown
É mais
eh mysh
Is more
Used to compare something with another option.
Esta sala é mais.
This room is more.
Words in this phrase
É
[eh]
is
Verb used to describe the quality of a place.
A sala do fundo é mais tranquila.
The room at the back is quieter.
mais
[mysh]
more
Comparative marker used before an adjective.
Esta opção é mais tranquila durante a semana.
This option is quieter during the week.
tranquila
[trahn-KEE-luh]
quiet / peaceful
Feminine adjective for a calm and restful environment.
A zona semi-privada é mais tranquila à noite.
The semi-private area is quieter at night.
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