🇧🇷 Brazilian Portuguese phrases
How to say “Sorry” in Brazilian Portuguese
Desculpa
jis-KOOL-pah
Literally: excuse (me)informal
In Brazil "de" before a consonant often sounds like "ji". "Desculpa" is informal; "Desculpe" is the polite form for strangers. "Sinto muito" is for real sympathy, e.g. condolences.
Other ways to say it
| Brazilian Portuguese | Pronunciation | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desculpe | jis-KOOL-pee | Sorry / excuse me | Polite, with strangers |
| Foi mal | foy MAH-oo | My bad | Slang, small mistakes among friends |
| Sinto muito | SEEN-too MOOYN-too | I'm so sorry | Sympathy or condolences |
In a sentence
Desculpa o atraso!
jis-KOOL-pah oo ah-TRAH-zoo!
Sorry I'm late!
More Brazilian Portuguese phrases
HelloOiGoodbyeTchauThank youObrigado / ObrigadaPleasePor favorExcuse meCom licençaYesSimNoNãoGood morningBom diaGood eveningBoa noiteGood nightBoa noiteHow are you?Tudo bem?My name is…Meu nome é…Nice to meet youMuito prazerI love youEu te amoI miss youEstou com saudade de vocêHappy birthdayFeliz aniversárioCheersSaúde!Enjoy your mealBom apetite!WelcomeBem-vindoCongratulationsParabéns!Happy New YearFeliz Ano Novo!I don't understandNão entendoDo you speak English?Você fala inglês?How much is it?Quanto custa?Where is the toilet?Onde fica o banheiro?Help!Socorro!BeautifulLindo / LindaFriendAmigo / AmigaSee you laterAté mais
“Sorry” in other languages
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