Você tem um sorriso lindo.
You have a beautiful smile.
Language note: The word 'lindo' is often used for physical beauty, whereas 'belo' is more poetic.
Culture note: Complimenting someone's smile is quite common and appreciated in Portugal.
Context: During a networking event in Lisbon, you meet someone for the first time. As you start talking, they flash a beautiful smile.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Você
[voh-SEH]
You
A pronoun used to address or refer to the person being spoken to.
No parque, você disse: 'Você tem um sorriso lindo.'
In the park, you said: 'You have a beautiful smile.'
tem
[tehm]
have
A verb used to indicate possession, privilege, or duty.
Você tem um sorriso lindo e contagiante.
You have a beautiful and contagious smile.
um
[oong]
a
An indefinite article, used to introduce a noun that is not specified.
Eu percebi que você tem um sorriso lindo.
I noticed that you have a beautiful smile.
sorriso
[so-REE-zoo]
smile
A facial expression showing happiness or friendliness.
As pessoas adoram quando você tem um sorriso lindo no rosto.
People love it when you have a beautiful smile on your face.
lindo
[LEEN-doo]
beautiful
An adjective to describe something aesthetically pleasing.
Na foto, você tem um sorriso lindo que ilumina o ambiente.
In the photo, you have a beautiful smile that lights up the room.
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