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How to Say ‘You are nice. (to a woman)’ in Portuguese

És simpática.

esh sim-PAH-tee-kah

[esh sim-PAH-tee-kah]

💬 Usage Tip: és is the tu form of "to be," so this is informal singular. For someone you don't know, Portuguese in Portugal often prefers É simpática. instead.

Phrase Breakdown

És

[esh]

you are

Informal "tu" form; in Portugal it’s normal to say "és" to someone you’re treating informally.

Example

És simpática, obrigada por ajudares com a entrada.

You’re friendly, thanks for helping with the entrance.

simpática

[sim-PAH-tee-kah]

friendly; nice (feminine)

Compliment directed to a woman; masculine would be "simpático".

Example

És simpática e explicas tudo com calma.

You’re friendly and you explain everything calmly.

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