Portuguese Phrase
Que ótima ideia!
Meaning
An enthusiastic exclamation meaning 'What a great idea!'. It conveys strong approval and excitement about a suggestion or plan.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal or semi‑formal settings when you want to praise someone's suggestion—among friends, classmates, coworkers, or in a casual meeting. It adds a lively, positive tone to the conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Queótimaideia
Que (exclamatory)
In exclamations, 'Que' precedes an adjective or noun phrase to express strong emotion, similar to 'what' in English.
Adjective agreement
'Ótima' is the feminine form of the adjective 'ótimo' and must agree in gender and number with the noun 'ideia'.
Noun gender
'Ideia' is a feminine noun, so any modifying adjective must be in its feminine form.
🗨In Conversation
Que ótima ideia!
What a great idea!
Obrigado! Vamos colocar em prática.
Thanks! Let's put it into practice.
✕Common Mistakes
Que ótimo ideia!
The adjective must match the feminine noun 'ideia', so use 'ótima' not 'ótimo'.
Que ótima ideia?
Adding a question mark changes the meaning to a question; this phrase is an exclamation, not a query.
↔Alternatives
Que ideia genial!
What a brilliant idea!
Que ideia incrível!
What an amazing idea!
Que boa ideia!
What a good idea!
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, exclamations with 'Que' are very common and often spoken with a rising intonation to show excitement. Keep the tone upbeat, and avoid using it in very formal written contexts unless you want a playful voice.