pois sim

Portuguese

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈpoj ˈsĩ/ [ˈpoɪ̯ ˈsĩ]

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): (careful pronunciation) /ˈpojʃ ˈsĩ/, /ˈpoj ˈʃĩ/

Interjection

pois sim!

1. (sarcastic) "Yeah, sure!", "Yeah, yeah!" (used to agree with something in a dismissive way, implying that it is obviously false, impossible, etc.)

   Então achas que aquele candidato vai vencer as eleições? Pois sim!

   So you think that candidate is going to win the elections? Yeah, sure!

Usage notes

Don't confuse with pois não.