é simpático

[ɛ sĩ̞pˈa.tʃi.ku]

verb phrase (3rd person singular present indicative of 'ser' + adjective)masculinepl: são simpáticos

he/she/it is likeable, nice, or friendly

1. describes someone who is pleasant, agreeable, and easy to get along with

He is a sympathetic and friendly person.

Ele é simpático e fácil de conviver.

2. indicates someone who shows kindness or charm in social interactions

She is nice to everyone she meets.

Ela é simpática com todos que conhece.

NYC Slang

he's/she's a cool person, he's/she's a nice guy/girl

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General Brazilian Portuguese

é simpático

standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

é simpático

standard usage; may also use 'é simpático' with slightly different connotations

Rio de Janeiro

é simpático

common colloquial usage

São Paulo

é simpático

standard formal and informal usage

cair na simpatia de alguém (to win someone's favor)

ter simpatia por (to have a liking for someone)

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