How Do You Say “Yes” in Portuguese? ✅🇵🇹

The word for “yes” in Portuguese is sim.

The Word for “Yes” in Portuguese

Sim is the standard word for yes.

Examples

  • Sim, claro.
    Yes, of course.

  • Sim, quero ir.
    Yes, I want to go.

  • Sim, é verdade.
    Yes, it’s true.



More Examples

  • Sim, gosto disto.
    Yes, I like this.

  • Sim, pode ajudar-me?
    Yes, can you help me?

  • Sim, estou pronto.
    Yes, I’m ready.


    • 💡 Grammar & Pronunciation Tip

  • Sim is pronounced like sing without the final g.

  • In conversation, intonation changes the meaning:

    • Sim. – A firm yes.

    • Sim? – With rising tone: Really? or Yes?

  • It’s a short but flexible word, used in every situation.


    • 🌱 Rooted in Meaning

    The word sim comes from Latin sic, meaning thus or so.

    It’s the same root behind the Italian sì and Spanish sí — all meaning yes.


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