estou cheio
/isˈto(w) ˈʃej.u/word by word
In Portuguese, "I am full" is said as estou cheio.
The phrase estou cheio is used to say that you have eaten enough food and cannot eat any more. It is also used figuratively to mean you are full of something else, such as energy or doubts.
Which one should you use?
While estou cheio can mean being satiated with food, it is also used figuratively to express being full of an abstract quality like energy or doubts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender of the speaker. If the speaker is female, use estou cheia instead of estou cheio.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /isˈto(w) ˈʃej.u/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- Portuguese has a specific word, empanturrado, for when you are not just full, but uncomfortably stuffed to the point of distress.
- In many Portuguese-speaking cultures, if you say estou cheio at a dinner table, it is common for the host to insist you take 'just one more' bite, despite your literal statement.
- The word cheio shares the same ancient roots as the English word 'full', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *pl̥h₁nós.
Examples in context
- Estou cheio de dúvidas.I am full of doubt.This sentence shows how to use estou cheio to express having many doubts.Tatoeba #1775591 by alexmarcelo, translation #1771995 by gone2bacolod
- Estou cheio de energia.I am full of energy.This sentence illustrates using estou cheio to express having plenty of energy.Tatoeba #7084694 by iart61, translation #10538116 by clfrye
- Estou cheio de energia hoje.I am full of energy today.This sentence is another example of using estou cheio to express having energy.Tatoeba #10525230 by Ricardo14, translation #10538117 by clfrye
- Estou satisfeito(a), a comida está ótima!I am full, the food is delicious!
- Estou saciado(a), mas muito obrigado(a).I am full, but thank you very much.
- Pra mim deu, acho que já exagerei!It's enough for me, I think I've already had too much!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are finishing a meal at a restaurant.
- MarianaQuer mais um pouco de massa, Felipe?Do you want a bit more pasta, Felipe?
- FelipeNão, obrigado. Já estou cheio.No, thank you. I am already full.
- MarianaA comida estava ótima, não estava?The food was great, wasn't it?
- FelipeSim, estava deliciosa!Yes, it was delicious!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (estou, cheio) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cheio, estou, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
