How to Say ‘But you are very good with words!’ in Portuguese
Mas você é muito bom com as palavras!
💬 Usage Tip: 'Palavras' means 'words', a key noun for communication.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: A compliment in Portuguese culture often highlights one's verbal skills.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mas
[mahs]
But
Introduces a contrast or exception.
Ele correu rápido, mas não chegou a tempo.
He ran fast, but did not arrive on time.
você
[voh-SEH]
you
Refers to the person being addressed.
Você fez isso?
Did you do that?
é
[eh]
are
Part of verb to be.
Essa é uma razão para comemorar!
This is a reason to celebrate!
muito
[MOYN-toh]
very
To a high degree.
Ele é muito alto.
He is very tall.
bom
[bohm]
good
To be desired or approved of.
Ele é muito bom em matemática.
He is very good at math.
com
[kohm]
with
Accompanied by another person, place, or thing.
Gosto de cozinhar com meu irmão.
I like to cook with my brother.
as
[ahz]
the
Used to indicate specificity.
As flores são bonitas.
The flowers are beautiful.
palavras
[pah-LAH-vrahz]
words
Units of language.
Ele jogou o jogo com palavras.
He played the word game.
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