Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"That's great!" in Portuguese: que ótimo! / que legal!
que ótimo! / que legal!
That's great! in Portuguese is que ótimo! or que legal! Both celebrate good news—legal feels especially casual and warm.
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How to pronounce que ótimo! / que legal!
Say it
kee OH-chee-moo / kee leh-GOW
/ˈke le.ˈɡaw/, /ˈke ˈɔ.tʃi.mu/
kee OH-chee-moo / kee leh-GOW
"That's great!" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| que ótimo! | that's great! Clear celebration. | Clear celebration. |
| que legal! | how cool! / that's great! Very Brazilian casual. | Very Brazilian casual. |
| que bom! | how nice! / that's good! Softer positive. | Softer positive. |
| maravilha! | wonderful! Strong reaction. | Strong reaction. |
How to use que ótimo! / que legal! in real life
- 1Job news
Você passou na entrevista? Que ótimo!
You passed the interview? That's great!
Career win.
- 2Weekend plan
Tem show grátis na praça? Que legal!
There's a free show in the square? How cool!
Que legal!
- 3Friend recovered
Que ótimo saber que você dormiu bem.
That's great to know you slept well.
Health update.
Mistakes English speakers make with que ótimo! / que legal!
Incorrect: Que great!
Correct: Que ótimo!
Ótimo or legal—not English great.
Incorrect: Que óptimo! (PT spelling as BR default)
Correct: Que ótimo!
Brazilian spelling is ótimo.
Good to know
Que legal! is a Brazilian hallmark—enthusiastic without formality. Match energy: a flat que ótimo can sound sarcastic if the news is huge.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Reacting to a friend's visa approval
ChatPal
O visto saiu hoje!
The visa came through today!
You
Que ótimo! Quando você viaja?
That's great! When do you travel?
ChatPal
Em outubro.
In October.
You
Que legal! Vamos comemorar.
How cool! Let's celebrate.
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FAQ
Common questions about "That's great!" in Portuguese
Ótimo vs legal?
Both positive; legal is more casual slangy.
That's awesome?
Que demais! or que incrível!
Sarcasm?
Tone decides—flat delivery can sound ironic.
Written chat?
Que ótimo!! with emojis is common.
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