continue sorrindo
The English phrase 'keep smiling' is translated into Portuguese as continue sorrindo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form continue sorrindo uses the imperative singular for the second person (você), which is the standard way to give advice or commands in most of Brazil. Alternatively, you can use the preposition a followed by the infinitive in the form continue a sorrir.
Did you know?
- If you want to tell someone to 'keep a smile on their face' in a more poetic way, you might use the expression manter o sorriso, which treats the smile as a physical object one holds onto.
- If you are using the form continue a sorrir, you are using a structure that is much more common in Portugal than in the streets of Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo.
- The verb sorrir is distinct from dar um sorriso, which literally means 'to give a smile' and is often used when a smile is a conscious gift or a specific reaction to someone.
Examples in context
- Continue sorrindo.Keep smiling.This sentence is useful for expressing the command 'Keep smiling.' using continue sorrindo.Tatoeba #4618153 by Ricardo14, translation #2111637 by CK
- Mesmo nos dias difíceis, continue sorrindo.Even on difficult days, keep smiling.
Example conversation
Felipe is giving Mariana some words of encouragement.
- FelipeTudo vai ficar bem, Mariana.Everything will be fine, Mariana.
- MarianaEu espero que sim, Felipe.I hope so, Felipe.
- FelipeApenas continue sorrindo para o futuro.Just keep smiling for the future.
- MarianaObrigada pelo seu apoio.Thank you for your support.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
