pois é

Portuguese

Etymology

From pois (“so, then”) + é (“it is”).

Pronunciation

  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈpojz ˈɛ/ [ˈpoɪ̯z ˈɛ]

Phrase

pois é

  1. yeah, agreed, indeed (used to show agreement, confirmation or resignation)
    — Está quente demais hoje. — Pois é!
    — It's too hot today. — Indeed!
    — Ouvi dizer que ele saiu da cidade. — Pois é, ele vive no Rio agora.
    — I heard he left town. — That's true, he lives in Rio now.

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