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How to Say ‘Yoga sounds like a great idea.’ in Portuguese

Yoga parece uma ótima ideia.

💬 Usage Tip: Notice the verb 'parece' which means 'seems' or 'sounds' in English, used to give opinions.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Yoga has gained popularity in Portugal as a form of relaxation and exercise.

Phrase Breakdown

Yoga parece

Uma ótima ideia

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Yoga

[yo-ga]

Yoga

A physical, mental, and spiritual practice originating from ancient India.

Example

Yoga é bom para o corpo e a mente.

Yoga is good for the body and the mind.

parece

[pa-RE-say]

Seems

To give the impression of being something.

Example

Ele parece estar cansado.

He seems to be tired.

uma

[oo-mah]

A

An article used to specify something singular and feminine.

Example

Estou lendo uma revista.

I am reading a magazine.

ótima

[AW-chee-ma]

Great

Used to describe something of high quality or excellence.

Example

Foi uma ótima ideia.

That was a great idea.

ideia

[ee-DAY-ah]

Idea

A thought or suggestion for a plan or action.

Example

Ele sempre tem uma ideia criativa.

He always has a creative idea.

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