How to Say ‘Yes, I am.’ in Portuguese
Sim, vou.
seem voh
[seem voh]
💬 Usage Tip: Nice full answer: “Sim, vou (de comboio).” You can add details after “vou”.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Portuguese conversations often include a quick “sim” + verb to sound clear and polite.
Phrase Breakdown
Sim
[seem]
Yes,
“Sim” can start a longer answer; the comma shows you’re adding more detail.
Sim, vou de comboio para Lisboa.
Yes, I'm going by train to Lisbon.
vou
[voh]
I’m going.
“vou” confirms your plan; often followed by destination or transport (vou para Lisboa / vou de comboio).
Sim, vou do Porto para Lisboa hoje.
Yes, I'm going from Porto to Lisbon today.
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