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Phrase · 📨 Reporting what someone said

Como assim? Ela disse isso mesmo?

What do you mean? Did she really say that?

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Why every word is where it is

Como assim1fixed phrasewhat do you mean?elapronounshe3rd sing. · subjectdisseverbsaiddizer · past · 3rd sing.issopronounthatmesmo2adverbreally?
  • ela → disse: subject
  • disse → isso: object
  • mesmo → disse: modifier

Word for word: “How so? She said that really?”

Why it's built this way

The notes match the numbers above.

  1. 1
    Como assim? = what do you mean? It shows surprise or asks for an explanation.
  2. 2
    mesmo at the end = really, actually: é verdade mesmo?

Variations

  • Sério? Ela falou isso?
  • Como assim? Ela falou isso mesmo?
  • Não acredito que ela disse isso!