10 essential Portuguese phrases for giving compliments
Learn to express admiration and appreciation with these useful Portuguese phrases. Perfect for making a great impression!
Complimenting someone in Portuguese can brighten their day and strengthen your connections. Whether you're appreciating someone's outfit, a delicious meal, or a kind gesture, knowing the right words goes a long way. These phrases are designed for everyday situations, suitable for casual encounters and more formal settings alike. Mastering them will help you express positive feelings and engage more genuinely with Portuguese speakers.
What this lesson covers
Core Portuguese words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Words 1–10
- Que lindo!keh LEE-doHow beautiful!
- Você é muito simpático(a).vo-SEH eh MOO-ee-too sim-PA-chee-ko(ah)You are very nice.
- Adorei a sua roupa.ah-do-REI ah SOO-ah HO-pahI loved your outfit.
- Isso fica muito bem em você.EE-soo FEE-kah MOO-ee-too BEN em vo-SEHThat looks great on you.
- Que trabalho excelente!keh tra-BA-lyu es-seh-LEN-cheeWhat excellent work!
- Você cozinha muito bem.vo-SEH ko-ZEE-nyah MOO-ee-too BENYou cook very well.
- Que inteligente!keh in-teh-lee-JEN-cheeHow intelligent!
- Tenho muito respeito por você.TEN-yoo MOO-ee-too res-PEY-toh por vo-SEHI have a lot of respect for you.
- Você tem um ótimo senso de humor.vo-SEH tem oom OH-chee-moo SEN-soo jee oo-MORYou have a great sense of humor.
- É um prazer conhecê-lo(a).eh oom pra-ZER ko-nyeh-SEH-loo(ah)It's a pleasure to meet you.
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