How to Say “Henrique” in Portuguese

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Henrique
/ẽˈʁi.ki/
Henrique is a Portuguese male given name.
Henrique is used as a masculine first name.

How do you pronounce it?

The name has 3 syllables with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /ẽˈʁi.ki/.

Did you know?

  • The name Henrique shares the same root as the word rico meaning 'rich', as both derive from the Germanic element 'ric' meaning 'power' or 'ruler'.
  • The name Henrique is frequently associated with the 'House of Braganza', the dynasty that ruled Portugal and the Empire of Brazil.
  • The phonetic ending of Henrique sounds strikingly similar to the English word 'key' in many Brazilian accents, where the final 'e' is reduced to a high front vowel.

Examples in context

  • Henrique Mecking é o mais importante jogador de xadrez do Brasil.
    Henrique Mecking is the most important chess player in Brazil.
    This sentence introduces the chess player Henrique Mecking.
    Tatoeba #9927568 by carlosalberto, translation #9927570 by carlosalberto
  • Há muitos anos, em Brasília, participei de uma simultânea contra o Grande Mestre Henrique Mecking, mais conhecido pelo carinhoso diminutivo Mequinho. Não me lembro de quantos eram os tabuleiros, mas sei que não ofereci muita resistência e, como era de esperar, perdi a partida.
    Many years ago, in Brasília, I participated in a simultaneous against Grand Master Henrique Mecking, better known for the affectionate diminutive Mequinho. I don't remember how many boards were there, but I know I didn't offer much resistance and, as expected, I lost the game.
    This sentence describes a chess match against Henrique Mecking, noting his affectionate diminutive Mequinho.
    Tatoeba #9960759 by carlosalberto, translation #9960760 by carlosalberto
  • Henrique é um bom professor.
    Henrique is a good teacher.
  • Eu gosto de jogar futebol com Henrique.
    I like to play soccer with Henrique.
  • Henrique mora em São Paulo.
    Henrique lives in São Paulo.
  • O Henrique é meu melhor amigo.
    Henrique is my best friend.

Example conversation

Rodrigo and Camila are talking about a mutual friend.

  1. Rodrigo

    Você viu o Henrique hoje?
    Did you see Henrique today?
  2. Camila

    Não, eu não vi o Henrique.
    No, I didn't see Henrique.
  3. Rodrigo

    Ele disse que viria para a festa.
    He said he would come to the party.
  4. Camila

    Espero que ele consiga vir.
    I hope he can make it.

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