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"No problem" in Portuguese: sem problema / tranquilo
sem problema / tranquilo
No problem in Portuguese is sem problema or tranquilo. Both brush off a favor or apology.
After thanks
Obrigada pela ajuda! — Sem problema.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce sem problema / tranquilo
Say it
saym pro-BLEH-mah / trahn-KWEE-loo
/ˈsẽ pɾob.ˈle.ma/, /tɾanq.ˈui.lu/
saym pro-BLEH-mah / trahn-KWEE-loo
"No problem" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sem problema | no problem Polite reply. | Polite reply. |
| tranquilo | no worries / chill Casual Brazil. | Casual Brazil. |
| sem problemas | no problems Plural variant. | Plural variant. |
| de boa | all good Very casual cousin. | Very casual cousin. |
How to use sem problema / tranquilo in real life
- 1After thanks
Obrigada pela ajuda! — Sem problema.
Thanks for the help! — No problem.
Sem problema.
- 2Late friend
Desculpa o atraso. — Tranquilo.
Sorry I’m late. — No worries.
Tranquilo.
- 3Favor ask
Pode me emprestar a caneta? Sem problema.
Can you lend me the pen? No problem.
Agreeing to a small favor.
Mistakes English speakers make with sem problema / tranquilo
Incorrect: No problem, eu faço.
Correct: Sem problema, eu faço. / Tranquilo, eu faço.
Use sem problema or tranquilo.
Incorrect: Sem problemao.
Correct: Sem problema.
Problema stays singular in the set phrase.
Good to know
Sem problema is polite and clear. Tranquilo is warmer Brazilian chill — also used to calm someone down. De boa is even more casual among friends.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Borrowing a charger
ChatPal
Posso pegar seu carregador? Sem problema se não puder.
Can I take your charger? No problem if you can’t.
You
Sem problema — fica na mesa.
No problem — it’s on the table.
ChatPal
Valeu! Devolvo em dez minutos.
Thanks! I’ll return it in ten minutes.
You
Tranquilo. Sem pressa.
No worries. No rush.
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FAQ
Common questions about "No problem" in Portuguese
Sem problema vs tranquilo?
Both mean no problem; tranquilo is more casual.
After thank you?
Sem problema works well.
Stronger chill?
De boa among friends.
Plural okay?
Sem problemas is also heard.
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