eu sou inglês
masculine
The English phrase "I am English" is translated into Portuguese as eu sou inglês. Wiktionary also lists eu sou inglesa.
Meaning: I am English (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| eu sou inglês | masculine |
| eu sou inglesa | feminine |
Which one should you use?
The form eu sou inglês is the masculine version, while eu sou inglesa is the feminine version. You may also see the shorter version sou inglês used to express the same identity.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form eu sou inglês is used if the speaker identifies as a man, whereas the form eu sou inglesa is used if the speaker identifies as a woman. In Portuguese, the subject pronoun 'eu' can be omitted, making sou inglês a common way to say "I am English".
Did you know?
- The phrase eu sou is used for permanent identity, which is why it is used for nationality but never for saying 'I am tired' or 'I am cold'.
- The term inglês is actually a 'loanword' that traveled from Old English into Old French before entering the Portuguese language.
- In Brazil, if you say eu sou inglês, people might assume you are from England specifically, rather than the broader United Kingdom.
Examples in context
- Não, eu sou inglesa.No, I am English.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to use the feminine form eu sou inglesa.Tatoeba #1588823 by alexmarcelo, translation #1585479 by ngdongit
- Eu sou inglês, mas moro no Brasil.I am English, but I live in Brazil.
- Sim, eu sou inglês.Yes, I am English.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Mariana are meeting at a language exchange event.
- GabrielOlá, você é português?Hello, are you Portuguese?
- MarianaNão, eu sou brasileira.No, I am Brazilian.
- GabrielEntendi. Eu sou inglês.I see. I am English.
- MarianaPrazer em conhecer você, Gabriel.Nice to meet you, Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I am english” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eu, inglês, sou, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
