How do you say "It was" in Portuguese?

"It was" in Portuguese is "Foi". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘It was’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Foi" mean in English?

"Foi" means "It was" in English. Usage tip: [Foi] is the past of [ser] here: [Foi um prazer] = [It was a pleasure]. You'll also see the same [foi] from [ir] in phrases like [foi ao evento] = [went to the event], so the rest of the sentence tells you which one it is.

Foi

Foy

[Foy]

💬 Usage Tip: [Foi] is the past of [ser] here: [Foi um prazer] = [It was a pleasure]. You'll also see the same [foi] from [ir] in phrases like [foi ao evento] = [went to the event], so the rest of the sentence tells you which one it is.

Phrase Breakdown

Foi

[Foy]

Was

The past tense of the verb 'to be' indicating something that happened or existed in the past.

Example

Foi um evento incrível.

It was an amazing event.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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