How to Say ‘How thoughtful!’ in Portuguese
Que atencioso!
keh ah-ten-see-oso
[keh ah-ten-see-oso]
💬 Usage Tip: [Que] at the start here means "how" in an exclamation: [Que atencioso!] = "How thoughtful!" You can reuse it with adjectives: [Que simpático!] or [Que querido!].
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a natural, warm reaction when someone brings a small gift. In Portugal, a modest gift like chocolates, flowers, or wine is usually appreciated rather than seen as too much.
Phrase Breakdown
Que
[keh]
how
Used to express a high degree of something.
Que belo dia!
What a beautiful day!
atencioso
[ah-ten-see-oso]
thoughtful
Demonstrating consideration for the needs of other people.
Que atencioso dar uns chocolates!
How thoughtful to give chocolates!
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