How to Say ‘My heart almost stopped.’ in Portuguese
O meu coração quase parou.
oo may-oo koo-rah-SOWNG KWAH-zuh pah-ROH
[oo may-oo koo-rah-SOWNG KWAH-zuh pah-ROH]
💬 Usage Tip: A dramatic but common figurative phrase. Perfect for a near goal in the 90th minute.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This kind of exaggeration is part of the fun when watching football with Portuguese family or friends.
Phrase Breakdown
O
[oo]
the
Masculine singular definite article meaning the.
O meu coração quase parou naquele lance final.
My heart almost stopped in that final play.
meu
[may-oo]
my
Possessive adjective meaning my, used with a masculine singular noun.
O meu coração quase parou com aquele remate.
My heart almost stopped with that shot.
coração
[koo-rah-SOWNG]
heart
Noun meaning heart, often used in emotional reactions too.
O meu coração quase parou durante os descontos.
My heart almost stopped during stoppage time.
quase
[KWAH-zuh]
almost
Adverb meaning almost or nearly.
O meu coração quase parou no último minuto.
My heart almost stopped in the last minute.
parou
[pah-ROH]
stopped
Past form of parar, meaning stopped.
O meu coração quase parou quando ele falhou.
My heart almost stopped when he missed.
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