Oi, meu nome é
everyday, Brazil
In Brazil you can say Oi, meu nome é followed by your name, such as Oi, meu nome é Carlos. Eu me chamo is another very common way, and means literally "I call myself". It is also called Oi, eu me chamo and Olá, sou o.
Meaning: introducing yourself (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Oi, meu nome é | everyday, Brazil |
| Oi, eu me chamo | neutral |
| Olá, sou o | to a man, casual |
The short Oi, sou o Carlos is common in casual talk, with o for a man and a for a woman, as in sou a Carla.
Which one should you use?
Meu nome é is direct and plain. Eu me chamo feels a bit more careful, and sou o or sou a is the relaxed form.
How do you pronounce it?
Say nome as "NOH-mee" in most of Brazil, with a final e sounding like "ee".
Did you know?
- The phrase eu me chamo uses a reflexive verb, so a literal translation is "I call myself", yet it is a perfectly normal way to say your name.
Examples in context
- Oi, meu nome é Carlos. Prazer!Hi, my name is Carlos. Nice to meet you!
- Olá, eu me chamo Beatriz.Hello, my name is Beatriz.
- Oi, sou a Carla, trabalho aqui.Hi, I am Carla, I work here.
Example conversation
Carlos meets a new neighbor, Beatriz, in the hallway of their building in Vitória.
- CarlosOi, meu nome é Carlos. Moro no 302.Hi, my name is Carlos. I live in 302.
- BeatrizPrazer, Carlos. Eu me chamo Beatriz.Nice to meet you, Carlos. My name is Beatriz.
- CarlosSeja bem-vinda ao prédio!Welcome to the building!
