Word
Você é feliz?
Meaning
Are you happy?
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Você é feliz?
Is "Você é feliz?" used in both formal and informal situations?
In Brazilian Portuguese, você is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, so Você é feliz? can be used with anyone, regardless of the level of formality. Some regions in Brazil might also use tu, but você is very common overall.
Why is "é" used instead of "está"?
"É" comes from the verb "ser," which implies a more permanent or long-lasting state of happiness. "Está," from "estar," would imply a temporary or momentary state. If you ask "Você está feliz?", you’re asking whether the person feels happy at that specific moment, rather than in general.
Does "feliz" change based on the gender or number of the person?
No. Feliz is an adjective that doesn't change form for masculine or feminine subjects. It also stays the same in the plural: felizes.
How would I pronounce "feliz" correctly in Brazilian Portuguese?
In Brazilian Portuguese, feliz can be pronounced roughly like feh-LEEZ. The stress is on the second syllable.