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Nós achamos que ele é simpático.

Nós achamos que ele é simpático.
We reckon he is friendly.
From Lesson 46:The verb to want (querer)·Portuguese (Portugal)

Breakdown of Nós achamos que ele é simpático.

ser
to be
ele
he
nós
we
simpático
nice
achar
to reckon / to find

Questions & Answers about Nós achamos que ele é simpático.

Does simpático mean "sympathetic"?
No, it is a "false friend"! In Portuguese, simpático means friendly, nice, or pleasant. If you want to describe someone as sympathetic (understanding of someone's feelings), you would use a word like compreensivo.
Why use achamos instead of pensamos if they both translate to "we think"?
We use achar when expressing an opinion, similar to saying "to reckon" or "to find" in English. Pensar is used more for the literal act of using your brain to think, like pondering or having something on your mind. For opinions, achar is the verb you want!
Why is it é (from the verb ser) and not está (from the verb estar)?
We use the verb ser for permanent characteristics or defining traits. Being friendly (simpático) is treated here as a core part of his personality, not just a temporary mood.
In English we can say "We reckon he is friendly" without the word "that". Can we drop the que in Portuguese?
No, you generally cannot drop the word que (that) when linking two parts of a sentence like this in Portuguese. You must always include it, forming the structure "We reckon that he is friendly".

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