How do you say "A great hobby." in Portuguese?

"A great hobby." in Portuguese is "Um ótimo passatempo.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘A great hobby.’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Um ótimo passatempo." mean in English?

"Um ótimo passatempo." means "A great hobby." in English. Usage tip: [Ótimo] means "great" or "excellent," and the ending changes with the noun: [um ótimo passatempo], [uma ótima ideia].

Um ótimo passatempo.

OOM OH-tee-moo pah-sah-TEM-poo

[OOM OH-tee-moo pah-sah-TEM-poo]

💬 Usage Tip: [Ótimo] means "great" or "excellent," and the ending changes with the noun: [um ótimo passatempo], [uma ótima ideia].

Phrase Breakdown

[OOM]

Used when referring to something for the first time in a text or conversation.

Example

Ele comprou um carro novo.

He bought a new car.

ótimo

[OH-tee-moo]

great

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.

Example

É um ótimo restaurante.

It is a great restaurant.

passatempo

[pah-sah-TEM-poo]

hobby

An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.

Example

A pintura é um passatempo relaxante.

Painting is a relaxing hobby.

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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