Oi, meu nome é…
everyday, Brazil
In Brazilian Portuguese you say Oi, meu nome é… for "Hi, my name is". You can also use Eu me chamo… or the casual Eu sou o… before a man's name. It is also called Oi, eu me chamo… and Oi, eu sou o…
Meaning: self-introduction (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Oi, meu nome é… | everyday, Brazil |
| Oi, eu me chamo… | neutral |
| Oi, eu sou o… | casual |
With eu sou you add the article o for a man and a for a woman: Eu sou a Ana. The article before names is typical of speech in Brazil.
Which one should you use?
After introductions Brazilians often say Prazer or Muito prazer, "nice to meet you".
Did you know?
- Brazilians often put an article before a first name in speech, as in a Ana and o Carlos, which would sound odd in many languages.
Examples in context
- Oi, eu me chamo Bianca.Hi, my name is Bianca.
- Oi, eu sou a Ana.Hi, I am Ana.
Example conversation
Carlos meets a neighbor, Dona Rosa, in the hall of his new building in Salvador.
- CarlosOi, meu nome é Carlos.Hi, my name is Carlos.
- Dona RosaPrazer, Carlos. Eu sou a Rosa.Nice to meet you, Carlos. I am Rosa.
- CarlosMuito prazer.Pleased to meet you.
