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Meaning of portuguese e uma boa English?

"E uma boa" in Portuguese literally means "and it's good".

However, it's usually used as an informal expression in Portuguese, similar to the English "good one!" or "nice!" It's a way of saying "that's good" or "that's nice" in response to something someone has done or said.

Here are some examples:

* "Você fez um ótimo trabalho!" - "E uma boa!" ("You did a great job!" - "Good one!")

* "Eu ganhei na loteria!" - "E uma boa!" ("I won the lottery!" - "Nice!")

So, while it translates literally as "and it's good," it's best understood as a more informal expression of agreement or appreciation.

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