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A word used to express agreement or to denote a simulated model, covering both everyday affirmation and technical mock‑up contexts.
Examples
O sim de negócios permite analisar cenários econômicos.
The business simulation allows analysis of economic scenarios.
Ele comprou um sim de corrida para seu carro de brinquedo.
He bought a racing simulation for his toy car.
Quando perguntaram se ele viria, ele disse sim.
When asked if he would come, he said yes.
O sim de voo ajuda os pilotos a praticar emergências.
The flight simulation helps pilots practice emergencies.
A equipe deu um sim unânime ao plano.
The team gave a unanimous yes to the plan.
Similar words
simulação
exatamente
modelo
protótipo
óbvio
afirmativo
replicação
exemplo
mock‑up
certamente
Meanings
Examples
Ele respondeu sim à proposta.
He answered yes to the proposal.
Quando perguntaram se ele viria, ele disse sim.
When asked if he would come, he said yes.
A equipe deu um sim unânime ao plano.
The team gave a unanimous yes to the plan.
Ela levantou a mão e murmurou sim.
She raised her hand and murmured yes.
Depois de pensar, ele finalmente falou sim.
After thinking, he finally said yes.
Similar words
certamente
claro
com certeza
exatamente
afirmativo
positivo
óbvio
Examples
O sim de voo ajuda os pilotos a praticar emergências.
The flight simulation helps pilots practice emergencies.
Desenvolvemos um sim de combate para testar estratégias.
We developed a combat simulation to test strategies.
O sim de negócios permite analisar cenários econômicos.
The business simulation allows analysis of economic scenarios.
Ele comprou um sim de corrida para seu carro de brinquedo.
He bought a racing simulation for his toy car.
A universidade usa um sim de química para ensinar reações.
The university uses a chemistry simulation to teach reactions.
Similar words
simulação
modelo
mock‑up
replicação
emulação
protótipo
exemplo
Etymology
From Latin sic “thus”, which became Old Portuguese si and later sim, used as an affirmative particle.
FAQ
What does sim mean in Portuguese?
sim is the word for yes, used to agree or confirm something.
How is sim used as a noun?
When sim refers to a simulation or model, it is used in technical and educational contexts.
Can sim be used in formal writing?
Yes for the affirmative sense; the noun sense is usually written as simulação in formal texts.
What is the plural of sim when meaning simulation?
The regular plural form is sims.
Is sim related to the English word “sim” in gaming?
Yes, both derive from simulation and share the same meaning of a virtual model.
How do you pronounce sim?
sim is pronounced /sĩ/ in Portuguese.
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