Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sim

interjection
/sim/
Definition
A word used in Portuguese that means ‘yes’ in English.
Examples
  • Você vai à festa? Sim! (Are you going to the party? Yes!)
  • Você quer mais comida? Sim, por favor. (Do you want more food? Yes, please.)
Meaning
The term ‘sim’ is primarily used to express affirmation or agreement in conversations, indicating a positive response to a question or statement.
Synonyms
  • sim, sim senhor (yes, yes sir)
  • claro (of course)
  • com certeza (certainly)