Portuguese Phrase
Entre meus hobbies está pintar.
Meaning
This phrase is a natural way to introduce one of your many interests. It uses the preposition 'entre' (among) to suggest that painting is just one part of a larger list of activities you enjoy.
When to use
Use this phrase in social situations, job interviews during the 'get to know you' phase, or when chatting with new friends about how you spend your free time.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Entremeushobbiesestápintar
Entre
A preposition meaning 'among' or 'between' used to indicate inclusion in a set.
Concordância (Agreement)
The verb 'está' remains in the singular form because the subject being identified is the singular action of 'pintar'.
🗨In Conversation
O que você faz para relaxar?
What do you do to relax?
Entre meus hobbies está pintar.
Among my hobbies is painting.
✕Common Mistakes
Entre meus hobbies são pintar.
The verb must be singular ('está') because it agrees with the single activity 'pintar', not the plural 'hobbies'.
Entre meus hobbies está o pintar.
In this context, the infinitive verb 'pintar' acts as a noun; adding the article 'o' is unnecessary and sounds unnatural.
↔Alternatives
Um dos meus hobbies é pintar.
One of my hobbies is painting.
Eu gosto de pintar no meu tempo livre.
I like to paint in my free time.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the English word 'hobby' is widely used and understood, though 'passatempo' is the formal Portuguese equivalent. Brazilians often value creative outlets and will likely ask follow-up questions about what you like to paint.