How do you say "What a big scare." in Portuguese?

"What a big scare." in Portuguese is "Que susto tão grande.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘What a big scare.’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Que susto tão grande." mean in English?

"Que susto tão grande." means "What a big scare." in English. Usage tip: [Que] at the start can mean "what a ..." in reactions: [Que susto!] "What a scare!", [Que pena!] "What a shame!" It's a very common way to react emotionally in the moment.

Que susto tão grande.

KUH SOOSH-too TOWNG GRAHN-duh

[KUH SOOSH-too TOWNG GRAHN-duh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Que] at the start can mean "what a ..." in reactions: [Que susto!] "What a scare!", [Que pena!] "What a shame!" It's a very common way to react emotionally in the moment.

Phrase Breakdown

Que susto

KUH SOOSH-too

Words in this phrase

Que

[KUH]

what a

Exclamatory word used to show a strong emotional reaction.

Example

Que defesa impressionante!

What an impressive save!

susto

[SOOSH-too]

fright / scare

Refers to a moment that caused sudden fear or tension.

Example

Levámos um susto com aquela bola ao poste.

We got a fright from that ball hitting the post.

Tão grande

TOWNG GRAHN-duh

Words in this phrase

tão

[TOWNG]

Intensifier placed before adjectives.

Example

Foi tão perto do golo.

It was so close to a goal.

grande

[GRAHN-duh]

big / huge

Used here to make the scare sound very intense.

Example

Foi um erro grande da defesa.

It was a big mistake by the defense.

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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