Portuguese Phrase
Sim, por favor!
Meaning
A courteous way to say “Yes, please!” in Portuguese. It combines a clear affirmative (Sim) with the polite request marker (por favor) to show gratitude and good manners when accepting an offer.
When to use
Use this phrase whenever you accept something that’s been offered to you – a drink, a seat, help, or any invitation – and you want to sound polite. It works in both formal and informal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Simporfavor
Sim
An affirmative adverb meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or be followed by other words for emphasis.
por favor
A polite expression meaning “please”. Literally “by favor”, it can be placed before or after a request, or after an affirmative answer to soften it.
🗨In Conversation
Você quer mais água?
Would you like more water?
Sim, por favor!
Yes, please!
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, por favor?
The phrase is a statement, not a question; use an exclamation point or a period.
Sim por favor
Missing the comma can make the phrase feel rushed; the pause after “Sim” is natural in speech.
Não, por favor
“Não, por favor” means “No, please” and is used to politely decline, not to accept.
↔Alternatives
Claro, por favor!
Sure, please!
Com certeza, por favor!
Certainly, please!
Sim, por gentileza!
Yes, kindly!
Cultural Tip
In Brazil and Portugal, adding “por favor” after “sim” is a sign of extra politeness, especially when you’re accepting food, drinks, or a favor. While “Sim” alone is perfectly correct, the extra “por favor” softens the response and reflects the Brazilian cultural emphasis on cordiality. In more formal settings you might also hear “Sim, por gentileza”.