Você faz um bom ponto

Use it exactly like the English version. You can place it at the start of your response to show respect. For example, if a friend suggests a cheaper restaurant, you say Você faz um bom ponto, vamos lá. It works well when you were originally thinking something else. It signals that your mind is open to new information. Don't overthink the grammar here; it is a straightforward subject-verb-object structure.

You can use this in almost any setting. It is perfect for business meetings when a colleague spots a risk. Use it while debating which movie to watch with your partner. It is great for texting when someone sends a long explanation. It even works at a restaurant when the waiter suggests a better wine pairing. It makes you sound thoughtful and observant.

Avoid using this in very traditional or academic Portuguese writing. Some purists might prefer Você tem razão or O seu argumento é válido. Using ponto in this way is a bit of an anglicism (influenced by English). Do not use it if you are actually angry or in a heated fight. In those cases, it might sound sarcastic or dismissive. Also, do not use it to mean a physical 'point' or 'dot'.

This phrase has become much more common in the last decade. This is largely due to the influence of English media and corporate culture in Brazil and Portugal. Historically, Portuguese speakers would say Você tem razão (You are right). However, Você faz um bom ponto allows for more nuance. It acknowledges the logic without fully surrendering your own position. It reflects a more modern, collaborative way of communicating in the Lusophone world.

You can swap bom for other adjectives to change the flavor. Try Você faz um ponto interessante for something more curious. Or use Você faz um excelente ponto to really impress someone. If you want to sound more traditional, use Você tem um ponto. In Portugal, you might hear Tens razão more frequently in casual settings. Regardless of the variation, the goal is the same: validation.