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How to Say ‘So you already have experience.’ in Portuguese

Então já tem experiência.

en-TOWN zhah tayng ish-peh-ree-EN-syuh

[en-TOWN zhah tayng ish-peh-ree-EN-syuh]

Phrase Breakdown

Então

[en-TOWN]

so / then

Used to draw a conclusion or decision.

Example

Então vamos de comboio.

So let's go by train.

já tem experiência.

zhah tayng ish-peh-ree-EN-syuh

you already have experience

'Tem' is the formal 'you' form of 'ter' (to have). Stress 'rien' in 'experiência'.

Example

Já tem experiência com crianças?

Do you already have experience with children?

Words in this phrase

já

[zhah]

already

Prior to a specified or implied time.

Example

Já comi meu almoço.

I have already eaten my lunch.

tem

[tayng]

you have (formal)

Form of 'ter' (to have) used with 'você' or the polite third person to address a stranger.

Example

O senhor tem um carro bonito.

You have a nice car, sir.

experiência

[ish-peh-ree-EN-syuh]

experience

Knowledge or practice gained over time, e.g. at work.

Example

Tenho experiência em vendas.

I have experience in sales.

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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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