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"I" in Portuguese: eu
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I in Portuguese is eu. Verbs often make eu optional: (Eu) quero água. Keep eu for emphasis or contrast: Eu vou, você fica.
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How to pronounce eu
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eh-oo
/ˈew/
eh-oo
"I" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I Subject pronoun. | Subject pronoun. |
| eu mesmo / eu mesma | I myself Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
| eu também | me too / I also Agreement. | Agreement. |
| pra mim | for me Object form (related). | Object form (related). |
How to use eu in real life
- 1Ordering
Eu quero o prato do dia.
I want the dish of the day.
Clear subject.
- 2Contrast
Eu fico em casa; ele vai ao cinema.
I stay home; he’s going to the movies.
Emphasis.
- 3Introducing yourself
Eu sou a Marina, prazer.
I’m Marina, nice to meet you.
Identity.
Mistakes English speakers make with eu
Incorrect: Me quero café. (as subject)
Correct: Eu quero café.
Subject is eu; me is an object pronoun.
Incorrect: I sou brasileiro.
Correct: Eu sou brasileiro.
Use eu, not English I.
Good to know
Brazilians drop eu constantly when the verb ending is clear. Putting eu back in adds contrast or clarity on the phone. Mim appears after prepositions: para mim, comigo.
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Dividing chores
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Eu lavo a louça hoje.
I’ll wash the dishes today.
You
Eu seco e guardo.
I’ll dry and put them away.
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Perfeito. Eu também tiro o lixo.
Perfect. I’ll take out the trash too.
You
Fechado. Depois a gente descansa.
Deal. Afterward we rest.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I" in Portuguese
Must I say eu?
Often optional if the verb shows the person.
For emphasis?
Keep eu to contrast: Eu vou.
Me vs eu?
Eu = subject; me = object.
For me?
Para mim / pra mim.
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