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Portuguese Phrase

Sim, é ótimo pra queimar calorias.

/sĩ ˈɛ ˈɔ.tʃi.mu pɾa keˈi.maɾ ka.loˈɾi.as/
Meaning"Yes, it’s great for burning calories."
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Meaning

The sentence means “Yes, it’s great for burning calories.” It is a short, enthusiastic confirmation that something (a workout, a food, a habit) helps the body expend energy.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to affirm that an activity, exercise, or even a food choice is effective for calorie burning, especially in casual conversation about fitness, health, or diet.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Sim,éótimopraqueimarcalorias.

1

Sim

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

2

é

Third‑person singular of the verb *ser* (to be) in the present indicative; used for permanent or defining qualities.

3

ótimo

An adjective meaning “great” or “excellent”. It agrees in gender and number with the subject (here neutral, so no change).

4

pra

Colloquial contraction of *para* (for/to). Common in spoken Brazilian Portuguese; in formal writing use *para*.

5

queimar

Infinitive verb meaning “to burn”. After *para/pra* it expresses purpose.

6

calorias

Plural noun meaning “calories”. The object of the verb *queimar*.

🗨In Conversation

A

Correr na esteira ajuda a perder peso?

Does running on the treadmill help lose weight?

Sim, é ótimo pra queimar calorias.

Yes, it’s great for burning calories.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Sim, é ótimo pra queimar caloria.

    Calorias is a plural noun; the singular *caloria* is rarely used in this context.

  • Sim, é ótimo queimar calorias.

    The verb *queimar* needs the preposition *para/pra* to indicate purpose.

  • Sim, é ótimo pra queimar calorias.

    In formal writing replace *pra* with *para*.

↔Alternatives

  • Sim, é excelente para queimar calorias.

    Yes, it’s excellent for burning calories.

  • Claro, serve bem para queimar calorias.

    Sure, it works well for burning calories.

  • Com certeza, ajuda a queimar calorias.

    Definitely, it helps to burn calories.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, *pra* is the everyday spoken form of *para*. While perfectly natural in conversation, you’ll see *para* in textbooks, news articles, and formal emails. Also, the adjective *ótimo* conveys a strong positive judgment, so it’s best used when you really want to emphasize how good something is.