How to Say ‘Are you a sweet?’ in Portuguese
Você é um doce?
🇵🇹 In Portugal: In Portugal, calling someone 'um doce' can mean they are very charming or attractive.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Você
[voh-SEH]
You
Referring to the person being spoken to.
Você ilumina os meus dias.
You brighten my days.
é
[EH]
are
Second person singular present of 'to be'.
Você é incrível!
You are amazing!
um
[oon]
a
Used before singular nouns that are countable.
Ela é um exemplo para todos.
She is an example for everyone.
doce
[DOH-seh]
sweet
Referring to something delicious and sugary.
Você é um doce, sempre trazendo alegria.
You are sweet, always bringing joy.
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