Portuguese Phrase
Sim, jogo basquete.
Meaning
Literally, 'Yes, I play basketball.' It is a short, confident affirmation that you are a basketball player or that you regularly play the sport.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks you whether you play basketball, or when you want to confirm your involvement in the sport during a conversation about hobbies or sports.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sim,jogobasquete.
Sim
An affirmative word meaning 'yes'. It can stand alone or start a sentence.
jogo
First‑person singular present of the verb *jogar* (to play). No subject pronoun is needed because the verb ending -o already indicates 'I'.
basquete
A masculine noun borrowed from English, meaning 'basketball'. It does not require an article after the verb *jogar*.
🗨In Conversation
Você joga basquete?
Do you play basketball?
Sim, jogo basquete.
Yes, I play basketball.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, jogo basquet.
The noun ends with -e in Portuguese: basquete.
Sim, jogo basquete eu.
Word order should be subject‑verb‑object; the pronoun 'eu' (if used) comes before the verb.
Sim eu jogo basquete.
While grammatically correct, placing 'eu' after 'Sim' sounds overly formal for casual speech.
↔Alternatives
Sim, eu jogo basquete.
Yes, I play basketball.
Claro, pratico basquete.
Sure, I practice basketball.
Com certeza, jogo basquete.
Definitely, I play basketball.
Cultural Tip
Basketball (basquete) is especially popular in Brazil’s urban centers, with a strong following in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. While soccer dominates the sports conversation, saying you play basquete can open doors to talk about local street courts, the NBB (Novo Basquete Brasil) league, and community tournaments. Keep the tone informal; using just the verb and noun (as in the target phrase) sounds natural among friends.