eu
subject
In Brazilian Portuguese "I" is eu. When "me" is the object it is me, and after a preposition it becomes mim, as in para mim (for me).
Meaning: first-person singular subject (pronoun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| eu | subject |
| me | object |
| mim | after prepositions |
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ending already shows the subject, so Brazilians often leave out eu. Moro em Recife means "I live in Recife" with no need for eu.
How do you pronounce it?
Eu sounds like "eh-oo" and is spoken as two quick vowel sounds.
What mistakes should you avoid?
After para or de use mim, not eu, as in para mim. The one exception is before a verb: para eu fazer (for me to do).
Did you know?
- Brazilians often put an article before first names, saying Eu sou o Nathan or Eu sou a Bianca, which sounds natural in everyday speech.
Examples in context
- Eu sou brasileiro.I am Brazilian.
- Eu moro em São Paulo.I live in São Paulo.
- Isso é para mim.This is for me.
Example conversation
Nathan introduces himself to Bianca at a language meetup in Recife.
- NathanEu sou o Nathan. E você?I am Nathan. And you?
- BiancaEu sou a Bianca.I am Bianca.
- NathanEu moro aqui há dois anos.I have lived here for two years.
