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"Very" in Portuguese: muito
muito
Very in Portuguese is muito. Say muito bom, muito obrigado, and Está muito frio. Place muito before the adjective or adverb you intensify.
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How to pronounce muito
Say it
MOOEE-too
/ˈmui.tu/
MOOEE-too
"Very" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| muito | very / a lot Main intensifier. | Main intensifier. |
| muito bem | very well Manner. | Manner. |
| muito obrigado/a | thank you very much Polite thanks. | Polite thanks. |
| demais | too / so much Related intensifier after the word. | Related intensifier after the word. |
How to use muito in real life
- 1Weather chat
Hoje está muito quente no centro.
It’s very hot downtown today.
Muito + adjective.
- 2Thanking a host
Muito obrigada pela janta deliciosa.
Thank you very much for the delicious dinner.
Obrigada if the speaker is feminine.
- 3Work feedback
Seu relatório ficou muito claro.
Your report came out very clear.
Positive feedback.
Mistakes English speakers make with muito
Incorrect: Está bom muito.
Correct: Está muito bom.
Muito usually comes before the adjective.
Incorrect: Está very frio.
Correct: Está muito frio.
Use muito, not English very.
Good to know
Muito doubles as “a lot”: Como muito. As “very,” it sits before adjectives. Brazilians also stack demais after a word (bom demais) for a warmer, more emphatic feel.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving a café
ChatPal
O café estava muito forte hoje.
The coffee was very strong today.
You
Eu achei muito bom assim.
I thought it was very good that way.
ChatPal
Muito obrigado pela dica do lugar.
Thanks a lot for the tip about the place.
You
Imagina. Volto muito cedo amanhã.
No problem. I’ll come back very early tomorrow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Very" in Portuguese
How do I say very good?
Muito bom / muito boa.
Thank you very much?
Muito obrigado/a.
Muito vs demais?
Muito before; demais often after (bom demais).
Very cold?
Muito frio.
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