How do you say "What a shot!" in Portuguese?

"What a shot!" in Portuguese is "Que remate!". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘What a shot!’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Que remate!" mean in English?

"Que remate!" means "What a shot!" in English. Usage tip: [Que] is a very common way to react with emotion: [Que golo!], [Que remate!], [Que sorte!]. In speech, it works like "what a ...!" even though Portuguese doesn't add a separate word for [a].

Que remate!

keh reh-MAH-teh

[keh reh-MAH-teh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Que] is a very common way to react with emotion: [Que golo!], [Que remate!], [Que sorte!]. In speech, it works like "what a ...!" even though Portuguese doesn't add a separate word for [a].

Phrase Breakdown

Que

[keh]

what a

Used to react strongly to something impressive.

Example

Que remate! Toda a gente aplaudiu.

What a shot! Everyone applauded.

remate

[reh-MAH-teh]

shot

In football, a kick or attempt at goal.

Example

O comentador disse: que remate!

The commentator said: what a shot!

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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