Portuguese · Greetings & Essentials
"That's right" in Portuguese: isso mesmo!
isso mesmo!
That's right in Portuguese is isso mesmo! It confirms someone’s guess and lands like exactly in friendly speech.
Guessing a name
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How to pronounce isso mesmo!
Say it
EE-soo MESH-moo
/ˈisu ˈmes.mu/
EE-soo MESH-moo
"That's right" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| isso mesmo! | that's right! / exactly! Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| isso aí | that's it / you got it Casual cousin. | Casual cousin. |
| exato | exactly Related confirm. | Related confirm. |
| pode crer | you bet / right Very casual Brazil. | Very casual Brazil. |
How to use isso mesmo! in real life
- 1Guessing a name
Você é a Marina? Isso mesmo!
You're Marina? That's right!
Confirm identity.
- 2Directions check
Segunda à direita? Isso mesmo!
Second on the right? That's right!
Navigation.
- 3Story detail
Foi em 2019? Isso mesmo—lembrei agora.
Was it in 2019? That's right—I just remembered.
Memory jog.
Mistakes English speakers make with isso mesmo!
Incorrect: That's right!
Correct: Isso mesmo!
Use the Portuguese phrase.
Incorrect: Isso sure!
Correct: Isso mesmo!
Mesmo completes the tag.
Good to know
Isso mesmo! is cheerful confirmation—nodding optional but common. In longer talks, isso or exatamente can replace it without sounding cold.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Confirming an order
ChatPal
Dois cafés sem açúcar, certo?
Two coffees with no sugar, right?
You
Isso mesmo!
That's right!
ChatPal
E uma água? Isso mesmo também?
And one water? That's right too?
You
Isso mesmo. Obrigada!
That's right. Thanks!
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FAQ
Common questions about "That's right" in Portuguese
Softer confirm?
Isso / exatamente.
That's wrong?
Não é bem assim / está errado.
You got it?
Isso aí / isso mesmo.
Formal meeting?
Correto / exatamente work well.
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