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"Well done!" in Portuguese: muito bem!
muito bem!
Well done! in Portuguese is muito bem! Use it for praise after a good try. Parabéns overlaps for bigger achievements.
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How to pronounce muito bem!
Say it
MOOY-too beyn
/ˈmui.tu ˈbẽ/
MOOY-too beyn
"Well done!" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| muito bem! | well done! Default praise interjection. | Default praise interjection. |
| muito bem, você conseguiu | well done, you did it Longer encouragement. | Longer encouragement. |
| parabéns | congratulations Bigger wins. | Bigger wins. |
| isso aí! | that's it! / nice! Casual cheer. | Casual cheer. |
How to use muito bem! in real life
- 1Language class
Muito bem! Sua pronúncia melhorou.
Well done! Your pronunciation improved.
Teacher praise.
- 2Gym spotter
Muito bem, mais uma repetição só.
Well done, just one more rep.
Coaching.
- 3Kid finishing homework
Muito bem! Agora pode brincar.
Well done! Now you can play.
Parent praise.
Mistakes English speakers make with muito bem!
Incorrect: Bem feito! (as default praise like English well done)
Correct: Muito bem!
Bem feito can sound like serves you right; praise with muito bem.
Incorrect: Very good only in English.
Correct: Muito bem!
Use the Portuguese praise phrase.
Good to know
Muito bem! is warm classroom and family praise. For promotions and big birthdays, Brazilians often stack Parabéns! on top. Avoid bem feito unless you mean a sharp 'serves you right.'
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Cheering a first Portuguese order
ChatPal
Você pediu sozinho? Muito bem!
You ordered alone? Well done!
You
Obrigada! Muito bem para mim também, né?
Thanks! Well done for me too, right?
ChatPal
Muito bem de verdade. Quer praticar de novo?
Well done for real. Want to practice again?
You
Quero sim.
Yes I do.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Well done!" in Portuguese
Muito bem or parabéns?
Muito bem for effort; parabéns for bigger congratulations.
Is bem feito okay?
Usually not for praise—it can sound sarcastic.
Can I say só bem?
Prefer the full muito bem for this headword.
Tone?
Bright and short—like a cheer.
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