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How to Say ‘This 2026 World Cup is exciting.’ in Portuguese

Este Mundial de 2026 está emocionante.

ESH-tuh moon-dee-AHL duh doh-eesh MEEL ee VIN-tuh ee SAYSH esh-TAH ee-moh-see-oh-NAN-tuh

[ESH-tuh moon-dee-AHL duh doh-eesh MEEL ee VIN-tuh ee SAYSH esh-TAH ee-moh-see-oh-NAN-tuh]

💬 Usage Tip: A nice full sentence for sharing an opinion. "Está" here describes how it feels right now.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Big tournaments become major social moments in Portugal, especially when watched with family, neighbours or at cafés.

Phrase Breakdown

Este

[ESH-tuh]

this

Demonstrative meaning this, for a masculine singular noun.

Example

Este Mundial de 2026 está a surpreender toda a gente.

This 2026 World Cup is surprising everyone.

Mundial

[moon-dee-AHL]

World Cup

Noun used for the football World Cup.

Example

Este Mundial de 2026 está muito competitivo.

This 2026 World Cup is very competitive.

de

[duh]

of

Preposition meaning of; links the tournament name to the year.

Example

Este Mundial de 2026 está a emocionar os adeptos.

This 2026 World Cup is moving the fans.

2026

[doh-eesh MEEL ee VIN-tuh ee SAYSH]

2026

The year 2026 in the event title.

Example

Este Mundial de 2026 está a ser inesquecível.

This 2026 World Cup is being unforgettable.

está

[esh-TAH]

is

Form of estar meaning is, for a current condition.

Example

Este Mundial de 2026 está mais intenso do que esperávamos.

This 2026 World Cup is more intense than we expected.

emocionante

[ee-moh-see-oh-NAN-tuh]

exciting

Adjective meaning exciting, thrilling, or full of emotion.

Example

Este Mundial de 2026 está emocionante para toda a família.

This 2026 World Cup is exciting for the whole family.

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