Portuguese Phrase
Que tempo lindo hoje, né?
Meaning
A friendly, informal comment noting that the weather is beautiful today and inviting the listener to agree.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversation when the day is sunny or pleasant, especially with friends, family, or coworkers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quetempolindohojené
Que (exclamatory)
Used before adjectives or nouns to express admiration, similar to 'how' in English.
tempo
Means 'weather' (not 'time') when talking about atmospheric conditions.
lindo
An adjective meaning 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous', often used for scenery or weather.
hoje
Adverb meaning 'today'.
né
Colloquial tag question, short for 'não é?', used to seek agreement.
🗨In Conversation
Que tempo lindo hoje, né?
What beautiful weather today, huh?
É verdade, perfeito para um passeio.
True, perfect for a walk.
✕Common Mistakes
Que clima lindo hoje, né?
While 'clima' also means weather, 'tempo' is the natural choice in everyday conversation about the day's conditions.
Que tempo bonito hoje, né?
'Bonito' is correct but less emphatic; 'lindo' conveys stronger admiration.
Que tempo lindo hoje.
Leaving out 'né' makes the sentence sound more formal; the tag adds the casual, friendly tone.
↔Alternatives
Que dia lindo, não?
What a beautiful day, right?
O tempo está ótimo hoje, né?
The weather is great today, isn’t it?
Hoje está um dia maravilhoso, né?
Today is a wonderful day, huh?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the tag 'né?' is extremely common in informal speech. It softens statements and creates a sense of shared experience. Avoid using it in formal writing or presentations.