Um ótimo passatempo.
A great hobby.
Language note: The word 'passatempo' is literally 'past-time', used to describe hobbies.
Culture note: In Portugal, common pastimes include soccer, fado music, and coffee culture.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Um
[OOM]
a
Used when referring to something for the first time in a text or conversation.
Ele comprou um carro novo.
He bought a new car.
ótimo
[OH-tee-moo]
great
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.
É um ótimo restaurante.
It is a great restaurant.
passatempo
[pah-sah-TEM-poo]
hobby
An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.
A pintura é um passatempo relaxante.
Painting is a relaxing hobby.
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