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Portuguese Phrase

Sim, é super satisfatório.

/sĩ ˈɛ ˈsu.pɛɾ sɐ.t͡si.faˈto.ɾiu/
Meaning"Yes, it’s super satisfying."
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Meaning

Literally “Yes, it is super satisfactory.” It expresses strong approval or pleasure with something that meets or exceeds expectations.

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When to use

Use this phrase when someone asks for your opinion about a product, service, experience, or result and you want to convey enthusiastic satisfaction. It works well in casual conversation, reviews, or social media comments.

Grammar Breakdown

Sim,ésupersatisfatório.

1

Sim

A simple affirmative particle meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or start a sentence.

2

é (verbo ser)

Present indicative of ‘ser’, used for permanent qualities or definitions, such as describing how something is.

3

super (intensificador)

Colloquial intensifier equivalent to “very” or “super‑”. Common in informal spoken Portuguese, especially among younger speakers.

4

satisfatório

Adjective meaning “satisfactory, fulfilling”. It agrees in gender and number with the subject.

🗨In Conversation

A

Você gostou do novo aplicativo de idiomas?

Did you like the new language‑learning app?

Sim, é super satisfatório.

Yes, it’s super satisfying.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Sim, está super satisfatório.

    Use “é” (ser) for describing an inherent quality, not “está” (estar) which refers to a temporary state.

  • Sim, é muito satisfatório.

    While grammatically correct, “muito” sounds less colloquial than the intended informal tone of “super”.

Alternatives

  • Sim, é muito satisfatório.

    Yes, it’s very satisfactory.

  • Com certeza, é bastante satisfatório.

    Certainly, it’s quite satisfactory.

  • Claro, é extremamente satisfatório.

    Of course, it’s extremely satisfactory.

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Cultural Tip

The intensifier “super” is informal and very common in everyday Brazilian Portuguese, especially among younger speakers and on social media. In formal writing you would replace it with “muito” or “extremamente”. Also, Brazilian Portuguese tends to use “satisfatório” for things that meet expectations, while “ótimo” or “excelente” are used for something that exceeds them.