Portuguese Phrase
Sim, concordo.
Meaning
Literally ‘Yes, I agree.’ It is a concise way to show that you share the speaker’s opinion or accept what has just been said.
When to use
Use this phrase after someone makes a statement, suggestion, or opinion that you support. It works in both formal and informal settings, from a business meeting to a casual chat with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sim,concordo.
Sim
An adverb meaning ‘yes’; used to affirm a statement or answer a question.
concordo
First‑person singular present indicative of the verb concordar ‘to agree’. No subject pronoun is needed because the verb ending –o already signals ‘eu’.
Punctuation
A comma after ‘Sim’ separates the affirmation from the clause that follows, mirroring English ‘Yes, …’
🗨In Conversation
Acho que deveríamos começar o projeto já na segunda‑feira.
I think we should start the project on Monday.
Sim, concordo.
Yes, I agree.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, concordo eu.
The subject pronoun ‘eu’ is redundant because the verb ending –o already indicates ‘I’.
Sim, concordo com você.
While grammatically correct, adding ‘com você’ can sound overly literal; native speakers usually just say ‘Sim, concordo.’
↔Alternatives
Claro, concordo.
Sure, I agree.
Com certeza, concordo.
Definitely, I agree.
Concordo plenamente.
I completely agree.
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese‑speaking countries a simple ‘Sim’ is often enough to show agreement, but adding ‘concordo’ makes the response sound more deliberate and polite. In Brazil, a friendly tone and eye contact reinforce the sincerity of the agreement, while in Portugal a slightly more formal delivery is common in professional contexts.