eu amo o brasil
/ˈew ˈɐ̃.mu ˈɔ bɾaˈziw/word by word
To say "I love brazil" in Portuguese, use eu amo o brasil.
The phrase is used to express a strong feeling of affection or admiration for the country of Brazil. While eu amo o brasil is a direct way to state this, in casual conversation you might also hear people say gosto muito do Brasil to mean "I like Brazil a lot," which is a slightly less intense way to express affection for a place.
Which one should you use?
The standard way to express this is eu amo o brasil. If you want to express strong enthusiasm in a more informal manner, you can say Eu adoro o Brasil!
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, the word meu is used at the end of a sentence to add an informal touch similar to the English "dude" or "man".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the definite article o before Brasil because names of most countries in Portuguese require a definite article.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase consists of 5 syllables, with the first syllable being the stressed one: /ˈew ˈɐ̃.mu ˈɔ bɾaˈziw/.
When do people say it?
When using very informal speech, you might encounter the Brazilian slang term Mano, which means "brother" or "dude".
Did you know?
- The name 'Brasil' is actually derived from the word 'brasa', which means 'ember' or 'glowing coal'. This refers to the reddish color of the brazilwood tree, which was once a highly valued commodity.
- While amo means 'love', it is typically reserved for the most intense emotional bonds, whereas adoro is more common for general passion or enthusiasm.
- In Brazil, expressions of love for the country are often paired with the 'coração' gesture, where a person forms a heart with their hands while speaking.
Examples in context
- Eu amo o Brasil.I love Brazil.
- Sempre digo que eu amo o Brasil.I always say that I love Brazil.
- Como turista, eu amo o Brasil.As a tourist, I love Brazil.
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Juliana are talking about their favorite places to travel.
- RodrigoVocê gosta de viajar?Do you like to travel?
- JulianaSim, eu amo o Brasil!Yes, I love Brazil!
- RodrigoEu também gosto muito de lá.I like it there a lot too.
- JulianaÉ um país maravilhoso.It is a wonderful country.
