How to Say ‘Good choice!’ in Portuguese
Boa escolha!
BOH-uh esh-KOH-lyuh
[BOH-uh esh-KOH-lyuh]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Boa escolha! is a very natural, upbeat reaction in casual chat about teams, food, films, and similar preferences. It sounds friendly rather than deeply serious.
Phrase Breakdown
Boa
[BOH-uh]
good
A feminine singular adjective meaning 'good'; it agrees with 'escolha'.
Se escolhes uma boa equipa, alguém pode dizer 'Boa escolha!'
If you choose a good team, someone may say 'Good choice!'
escolha
[esh-KOH-lyuh]
choice
A noun meaning a selection or decision.
Depois de ouvires 'Boa escolha!', sabes que a pessoa aprova a tua decisão.
After hearing 'Good choice!', you know the person approves of your decision.
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