How to Say “Guilherme” in Portuguese

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Guilherme
/ɡiˈʎɛʁ.mi/
Guilherme is the Portuguese word for guilherme (phrase).

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /ɡiˈʎɛʁ.mi/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.

Did you know?

  • The original Germanic meaning of Guilherme is 'will-helmet'. This combination of 'will' and 'protection' was common for warrior names in early Europe.
  • While 'Guilherme' is the standard name, a common diminutive or nickname used affectionately in Brazil is Gui.
  • The letter lh in Guilherme creates a palatal lateral sound that does not exist in English. It is similar to the 'lli' in the word 'million'.

Examples in context

  • Guilherme é do Brasil. Ele é brasileiro.
    Guilherme is from Brazil. He is Brazilian.
    This sentence is useful for identifying where a person named Guilherme is from.
    Tatoeba #1110333 by alexmarcelo, translation #1110329 by frpzzd
  • Todos me chamam de Guilherme, mas acudo também por Augusto.
    Everyone calls me Guilherme, but I go by Augusto as well.
    This sentence is useful for showing that a person named Guilherme also goes by the name Augusto.
    Tatoeba #992990 by alexmarcelo, translation #7954251 by adiante19
  • Good morning, Guilherme. How may I assist you today?
    Bom dia, Guilherme. Como posso ajudá-lo hoje?
  • Good evening, Senhor Guilherme. It is an honor to meet you.
    Boa noite, Senhor Guilherme. É uma honra conhecê-lo.
  • Hey Gui, did you catch the game last night?
    Ei Gui, você viu o jogo ontem à noite?
  • Eu conheço o Guilherme há muito tempo.
    I have known Guilherme for a long time.
  • 1 more sentence on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Felipe and Beatriz are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.

  1. Felipe

    Você viu o Guilherme hoje?
    Did you see Guilherme today?
  2. Beatriz

    Não, eu não vi o Guilherme.
    No, I didn't see Guilherme.
  3. Felipe

    Ele disse que viria ao café.
    He said he would come to the cafe.
  4. Beatriz

    Talvez ele tenha se atrasado.
    Maybe he is running late.

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