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"Of course" in Portuguese: claro
claro
Of course in Portuguese is claro. It works as a friendly yes: Claro! or Claro que sim.
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How to pronounce claro
Say it
KLAH-roo
/ˈkla.ɾu/
KLAH-roo
"Of course" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| claro | of course Short reply. | Short reply. |
| claro que sim | of course (yes) Emphatic yes. | Emphatic yes. |
| claro que não | of course not Emphatic no. | Emphatic no. |
| mas claro | but of course Warm emphasis. | Warm emphasis. |
How to use claro in real life
- 1Favor
Posso sentar aqui? Claro!
Can I sit here? Of course!
Quick yes.
- 2Help
Claro que eu te ajudo com as malas.
Of course I’ll help you with the bags.
Claro que…
- 3Invite
Você vem? Claro que sim.
Are you coming? Of course.
Emphatic agreement.
Mistakes English speakers make with claro
Incorrect: Of course, eu vou.
Correct: Claro, eu vou.
Use claro.
Incorrect: Clara que sim. (meaning of course)
Correct: Claro que sim.
The set phrase uses claro, not clara.
Good to know
Claro is one of the friendliest Brazilian yes-sounds — warm without sounding stiff. Claro que não shuts something down firmly but still casually.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Offering a ride
ChatPal
Posso te deixar em casa? Claro, se quiser.
Can I drop you home? Of course, if you want.
You
Claro que quero — obrigada!
Of course I do — thanks!
ChatPal
Então vamos. Cinto aí.
Then let’s go. Seatbelt on.
You
Pronto. Pode seguir.
Ready. You can go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Of course" in Portuguese
Of course not?
Claro que não.
Stronger yes?
Claro que sim.
Is certamente common?
Understood, but claro is more everyday Brazilian.
Can claro mean clear?
Yes — context decides: água clara vs Claro! as of course.
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