Sim.
Yes.
Language note: Often pronounced like “seem” (nasal-ish). You can soften it: “Sim, sim.” = “Yes, yes.”
Culture note: Portuguese “Sim” can sound calm/flat to foreigners—don’t mistake it for disinterest!
Context: You confirm that, yes, you are indeed going today.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sim
[seem]
Yes
Standard affirmative answer; can be used alone or followed by more information.
Sim, apanho o metro para chegar à estação.
Yes, I take the subway to get to the station.
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