Portuguese → English Translator
Translate Portuguese to English free — paste your text and get the translation in seconds. Processed, never stored.
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Common Portuguese to English phrases
| Olá | Hello |
| Bom dia | Good morning |
| Obrigado | Thank you |
| Quanto custa? | How much does it cost? |
| Onde fica o banheiro? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Você pode me ajudar? | Can you help me? |
| Eu não entendo | I don't understand |
Translating Portuguese to English: what to know
Subject Pronouns Often Dropped
Portuguese frequently omits subject pronouns because verb conjugations indicate person and number. English requires explicit subjects in most cases. "Falo português" becomes "I speak Portuguese," not just "speak Portuguese." Watch for implied subjects in subordinate clauses too, where Portuguese drops pronouns but English needs them for clarity.
Ser vs. Estar Distinction
Portuguese distinguishes permanent states (ser) from temporary conditions (estar), both translating to "to be" in English. "Ele é feliz" means he's a happy person by nature, while "ele está feliz" means he's happy right now. English often needs context words like "generally," "currently," or "feeling" to preserve this meaning difference.
False Friends With Spelling Similarities
Many Portuguese words resemble English but mean different things. "Pretender" means "to intend," not "to pretend" (fingir). "Exquisito" means "strange" or "odd," not "exquisite" (requintado). "Constipado" means having a cold, not constipation (prisão de ventre). "Pasta" can mean folder or briefcase, not just the food.
How do I translate Portuguese to English?
Paste or type your Portuguese text in the editor, and the English translation appears on the right when you press the button. Free, no signup — your text is processed, never stored.
Can I translate English back to Portuguese?
Yes — use the swap button between the language selectors to reverse the direction instantly, keeping your text in place.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. Text is sent to the AI model, translated, and returned — processed, never stored. No copies, no content logs, no training use.
How accurate is the translation?
Modern AI translation is strong for everyday and business text between the 44 supported languages. For legal, medical, or safety-critical content, have a professional review the result.
Which languages are supported?
44 languages, in any direction — pick source and target above the editor. Popular pairs also have their own pages, like English to Spanish.
What does the confidence band under the translation mean?
After each translation, a second AI check compares the original and the translation and shows a confidence band: High confidence, Review changes, or Meaning may have changed. It's a model estimate, not a guarantee — whatever the band says, double-check names, numbers and negations in the translation. The raw judge score appears as secondary detail in the “Why?” explanation, labeled as an estimate. The check processes your text and immediately discards it; only the score is kept.