Simpática
Nice (to a woman)
Language note: Feminine adjective: “simpática”. Masculine: “simpático”. In PT-PT, “simpático/a” often means friendly/pleasant.
Culture note: Compliments to strangers are less common than in some cultures; using “simpática” is friendly, but keep it light (a smile + thanks).
Context: You choose the adjective in the feminine form because you’re speaking to a woman.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Simpática
[sim-PAH-tee-kah]
friendly; nice (feminine)
Feminine form of "simpático/simpática"; used to describe a woman (or a feminine noun like "pessoa").
A funcionária foi Simpática e explicou onde validar o cartão.
The staff member was friendly and explained where to validate the card.
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