Portuguese Expression · Native
Fiquei sem palavras
I was speechless
Pronunciation: Fiquei sem palavras
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: I was speechless.
Example
A surpresa foi tão bonita que fiquei sem palavras.
The surprise was so lovely that I was speechless.
Practice tips
- Practice Fiquei sem palavras out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for native-level learners.