How to Say ‘He did very well.’ in Portuguese
Ele esteve muito bem.
EH-luh esh-TEH-vuh MOOY-too bang
[EH-luh esh-TEH-vuh MOOY-too bang]
💬 Usage Tip: A versatile phrase for football, school, work or any performance. Great everyday Portuguese.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Portuguese praise is often warm but measured, and this phrase sounds natural and sincere.
Phrase Breakdown
Ele
[EH-luh]
he
Subject pronoun used for a male person: he.
Ele esteve muito bem no jogo de ontem.
He did very well in yesterday's match.
esteve
[esh-TEH-vuh]
was
Past form of estar, used to say someone was in a certain state or condition.
No Mundial, ele esteve muito bem sob pressão.
At the World Cup, he was very good under pressure.
muito
[MOOY-too]
very
Adverb used to intensify an adjective or adverb, meaning very.
Ele jogou muito bem na segunda parte.
He played very well in the second half.
bem
[bang]
well
Adverb meaning well; it describes doing something in a good way.
A equipa defendeu bem até ao fim.
The team defended well until the end.
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