Portuguese Phrase
Sim, eu penteio o cabelo.
Meaning
The speaker is confirming that they comb their hair. It is a straightforward affirmative answer to a question such as “Do you comb your hair?” or “Do you take care of your hair?”.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to answer positively to a question about your hair‑care routine, especially in casual conversation or when describing daily habits.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sim,eupenteioocabelo.
Sim
An affirmative adverb meaning 'yes', used to confirm a statement or answer a question.
eu
First‑person singular subject pronoun. In Portuguese it is often optional, but it is kept here for clarity.
penteio
Present‑indicative form of the verb *pentear* (to comb). The ending –‑o marks the 1st person singular.
o
Definite article (masculine singular) that agrees with *cabelo*.
cabelo
Masculine singular noun meaning 'hair' (the hair on the head).
🗨In Conversation
Você penteia o cabelo todos os dias?
Do you comb your hair every day?
Sim, eu penteio o cabelo.
Yes, I comb my hair.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, eu penteia o cabelo.
Using the third‑person form *penteia* with *eu* is a subject‑verb agreement error.
Sim, eu penteio cabelo.
Leaving out the definite article *o* makes the sentence sound incomplete.
Sim, penteia o cabelo.
In informal speech the subject pronoun can be omitted, but the verb must stay in the first‑person form.
↔Alternatives
Claro, eu escovo o cabelo.
Sure, I brush my hair.
Sim, eu arrumo o cabelo.
Yes, I style my hair.
Com certeza, eu cuido do meu cabelo.
Certainly, I take care of my hair.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, daily hair‑care is common, but the verb you choose can signal the tool you use. *Pentear* usually implies a comb, while *escovar* refers to a brush. In more informal settings people often drop the subject pronoun: “Sim, penteio o cabelo.” The definite article *o* is mandatory; omitting it sounds unnatural.