como dizer isso em português
/ˈkõ.mu d͡ʒiˈze(ʁ) ˈi.su ẽj̃ poʁ.tuˈɡe(j)s/word by word
The English phrase "how to say that in Portuguese" is translated into Portuguese as como dizer isso em português.
This phrase is used as a question to ask for the translation of a specific word or phrase into the Portuguese language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of como (how), dizer (to say), isso (that), em (in) and português (Portuguese).
Which one should you use?
The word isso means "that". You can replace it with isto (this) if you are pointing to something immediately at hand, although isso is the standard for a concept or word that has just been mentioned.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the reflexive pronoun se to create como se diz makes the question more natural and idiomatic, functioning similarly to the impersonal English phrase "how does one say".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkõ.mu dʒiˈze(ʁ) ˈi.su ẽj̃ poʁ.tuˈɡe(j)s/. The word has 7 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word português is indirectly linked to a specific city, as it derives from the Late Latin name for Oporto, 'Portus Cale'.
Examples in context
- Eu não sei como dizer isso em português.I don't know how to say that in Portuguese.
Example conversation
Gabriel is learning a new word with Mariana.
- GabrielMariana, como dizer isso em português?Mariana, how to say that in Portuguese?
- MarianaVocê quer dizer 'estou com fome'?Do you mean 'I am hungry'?
- GabrielSim, exatamente!Yes, exactly!
- MarianaAgora você já sabe.Now you already know.
