Portuguese Expression · Intermediate
quem diria
who would have thought it
Pronunciation: /ˈkẽj̃ d͡ʒiˈɾi.ɐ/
Meaning
who would have thought it
Example
Meu Deus, quem diria que a própria dona da loja estava envolvida no roubo...
Oh my God, who would have thought that the store owner herself was involved in the robbery...
Practice tips
- Practice quem diria 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 intermediate-level learners.