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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
Ele respondeu sim à proposta.
He answered yes to the proposal.
A universidade usa um sim de química para ensinar reações.
The university uses a chemistry simulation to teach reactions.
Depois de pensar, ele finalmente falou sim.
After thinking, he finally said yes.
Quando perguntaram se ele viria, ele disse sim.
When asked if he would come, he said yes.
Desenvolvemos um sim de combate para testar estratégias.
We developed a combat simulation to test strategies.
Similar words
positivo
simulação
óbvio
com certeza
exemplo
certamente
claro
protótipo
afirmativo
exatamente
Meanings
Usage
Use sim when you want to say yes or confirm something in Portuguese.
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.
Common mistakes
The most common error is treating sim as a verb or using it in English contexts.
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Ele sim ao convite.
| Ele disse sim ao convite.
|
| Ela deu um sim ao plano.
| Ela deu um sim ao plano.
|
| Ele said sim.
| Ele disse sim.
|
| Sim, eu aceito.
| Ele respondeu sim, eu aceito.
|
Similar words
certamente
claro
com certeza
exatamente
afirmativo
positivo
óbvio
Usage
Use sim when referring to a simulated scenario, especially in technical or educational contexts.
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.
Common mistakes
Confusing sim with the affirmative particle or using it without the proper noun form.
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Ele fez um sim do carro.
| Ele fez uma simulação do carro.
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| O sim está pronto.
| A simulação está pronta.
|
| Preciso de um sim para o jogo.
| Preciso de uma simulação para o jogo.
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| Os sims são divertidos.
| Os simuladores são divertidos.
|
Similar words
simulação
modelo
mock‑up
replicação
emulação
protótipo
exemplo
Usage
Use sim for confirming or agreeing, and when referring to a simulated model, choose the noun sense.
Common mistakes
The most frequent error is using sim where English yes is needed in a Portuguese sentence, or confusing it with the noun meaning simulation.
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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