Alex
Alex is the Portuguese form of the given name Alex.
Alex is used as a personal given name for a person.
Did you know?
- In Portugal, the name 'Alex' is almost exclusively a nickname for 'Alexandre', whereas in Brazil, it is much more common as a standalone legal name.
- If a person named Alex is very close to their friends, they might be called Alê, which removes the final consonant for a softer sound.
- The diminutive form 'Alexinho' is often used by Portuguese speakers to express affection, even if the person is an adult.
Examples in context
- Peça para o Alex.Ask Alex.This sentence shows how to use Alex when asking someone to perform an action.Tatoeba #4742643 by Ricardo14, translation #67119 by CN
- Quantos carros tem Alex?How many cars does Alex have?This sentence demonstrates asking a question about the possessions of Alex.Tatoeba #1667019 by alexmarcelo, translation #67111 by CN
- Meu nome é Alex, mas prefiro que me chamem Augusto.My name is Alex, but I prefer that you all call me Augusto.This sentence illustrates introducing oneself using the name Alex.Tatoeba #1000427 by alexmarcelo, translation #1640170 by kerbear407
- Oi, meu nome é Alex.Hello, my name is Alex.
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Example conversation
Mariana and Lucas are talking about their friend at a café.
- MarianaVocê viu o Alex hoje?Did you see Alex today?
- LucasNão, o Alex não veio.No, Alex didn't come.
- MarianaQue pena, o Alex é muito engraçado.That's a shame, Alex is very funny.
- LucasVerdade, o Alex sempre anima a gente.True, Alex always cheers us up.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
