✅➕5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣📅

How to Say ‘Yes, it's more than five hundred years old.’ in Portuguese

Sim, tem mais de quinhentos anos.

seeng TAYNG mysh duh kee-NYEN-toosh AH-noosh

[seeng TAYNG mysh duh kee-NYEN-toosh AH-noosh]

💬 Usage Tip: Before a number, "more than" is mais de, not mais que: mais de cem pessoas "more than a hundred people".

Phrase Breakdown

Sim, tem mais de

seeng TAYNG mysh duh

Yes, it's more than

'Sim' is nasal: 'see(ng)'. Pause briefly after the comma.

Example

Sim, tem mais de vinte anos.

Yes, it's more than twenty years old.

Words in this phrase

Sim

[seeng]

yes

A simple affirmative answer meaning 'yes'.

Example

Sim, a cultura parece muito colaborativa.

Yes, the culture seems very collaborative.

tem

[TAYNG]

has

Form of 'ter' (to have) for he/she/it; used to state age.

Example

O meu filho tem dez anos.

My son is ten years old.

mais

[mysh]

Used to ask for additional information or greater quantity.

Example

Quero saber mais antes de me candidatar.

I want to know more before applying.

[duh]

than

Used after 'mais' before numbers: 'mais de' = more than.

Example

Há mais de cem pessoas.

There are more than a hundred people.

quinhentos anos.

kee-NYEN-toosh AH-noosh

five hundred years old.

Link the words with a 'z' sound: 'quinhentos_anos'.

Example

A ponte tem quinhentos anos.

The bridge is five hundred years old.

Words in this phrase

quinhentos

[kee-NYEN-toosh]

five hundred

The number 500, masculine form.

Example

Custa quinhentos euros.

It costs five hundred euros.

anos

[AH-noosh]

years

Plural of "ano," used for talking about repeated yearly events.

Example

Há anos que participo nesta conferência.

I have been taking part in this conference for years.

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.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.”

Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer

“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer