How to Say ‘But you yourself are prejudiced.’ in Portuguese
Mas o senhor mesmo é preconceituoso.
💬 Usage Tip: 'Preconceituoso' relates to having preconceived notions.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Addressing bias is crucial, sometimes humorously, in social critiques.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mas
[mahs]
But
Used to introduce something contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
Está frio, mas não chovendo.
It's cold, but not raining.
o
[oo]
the
A definite article used to specify someone formally addressed.
O senhor está aqui.
The sir is here.
senhor
[sen-yor]
sir
A formal way of addressing a man.
Senhor, pode ajudar?
Sir, can you help?
mesmo
[mehz-mo]
himself
Used to emphasize that a person is the same as mentioned.
Ele mesmo fez tudo.
He himself did everything.
é
[eh]
is
A form of the verb 'to be' in the present tense.
Ele é professor.
He is a teacher.
preconceituoso
[pre-kon-say-too-oh-zo]
prejudiced
Having preconceived opinions or judgments.
Ele é preconceituoso com os desconhecidos.
He is prejudiced against strangers.
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