Sou brasileiro
In Portuguese, the phrase "I am brazilian" is expressed as Sou brasileiro.
The term brasileiro is used to describe a male, whereas brasileira is used to describe a female.
What does it mean word for word?
Sou is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb ser (to be), and brasileiro is the adjective for Brazilian.
How does it change in a sentence?
The subject pronoun Eu (I) is optional in the phrase Eu sou brasileiro because the verb sou (am) already implies the first-person singular subject. Additionally, if the speaker is female, the adjective must change from the masculine brasileiro to the feminine brasileira.
Did you know?
- The name Brasil and the word brasileiro come from the word brasa, meaning 'ember' or 'burning coal', because of the deep red color of the brazilwood.
- In Brazil, the word brasileiro is often used as a compliment to describe someone who is resourceful or finds creative solutions to difficult problems.
- While English speakers often use 'I am' for both permanent and temporary states, Portuguese uses Sou brasileiro specifically because being Brazilian is an essential, permanent characteristic.
Examples in context
- Meu país é o Brasil. Sou brasileiro. Falo português.My country is Brazil. I am Brazilian. I speak Portuguese.This sentence is useful for stating your country, nationality and the language you speak using Sou brasileiro.Tatoeba #13994641 by carlosalberto, translation #13994644 by carlosalberto
- Eu sou brasileiro.I am Brazilian.Tatoeba #5582972 by carlosalberto, translation #5582977 by carlosalberto
- Adivinha? Sou brasileiro(a)!Guess what? I am Brazilian!
- Sou brasileiro, mas moro em Portugal.I am Brazilian, but I live in Portugal.
Example conversation
Juliana and Gabriel are meeting at a language exchange event.
- JulianaPrazer em conhecer você, Gabriel.Nice to meet you, Gabriel.
- GabrielO prazer é meu. Você é de onde?The pleasure is mine. Where are you from?
- JulianaSou brasileira, de São Paulo.I am Brazilian, from São Paulo.
- GabrielQue legal! Eu também sou brasileiro.How cool! I am also Brazilian.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
