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Pois é

Literal meaning: "Well, it is"

Yeah, exactly (Brazil)

poh-EE eh

What does it mean?

"Pois é" is one of the most-used filler phrases in Brazilian Portuguese — a soft agreement meaning "yeah, exactly" or "that's how it is", often with a slight resigned or reflective tone.

How to use it

Extremely common in everyday speech, safe in any casual conversation.

Example sentences

Yeah, that's just how it is.

Pois é, é assim mesmo.

Yeah, I know, it's tough.

Pois é, eu sei, é difícil.

Related phrases

É isso aí

That's it / Exactly (Brazil)

Nossa!

Wow / Gosh (Brazil)

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To find a way / Figure it out (Brazil)

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Thanks / Cool (Brazil)

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Never mind / Let it go (Brazil)

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