eu amo futebol
/ˈew ˈɐ̃.mu fu.t͡ʃiˈbɔw/word by word
In Portuguese, 'I love football' is expressed as eu amo futebol.
The phrase is used to express a strong liking or passion for the sport of football.
Which one should you use?
While eu amo futebol expresses a deep passion, eu gosto de futebol is a more moderate way to say you like the sport. You can also use eu adoro futebol, as the verb adorar is a common alternative to amar when expressing a strong liking for a hobby or sport.
How does it change in a sentence?
It is very common and natural to express the same sentiment by adding the definite article o before futebol, resulting in eu amo o futebol.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase consists of 5 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈew ˈɐ̃.mu fu.tʃiˈbɔw/.
Did you know?
- The Portuguese word futebol is a direct linguistic import from English. While many words have changed shape over centuries, this one reflects its modern roots through a phonetic adaptation of 'football'.
- In Brazil, the verb amar is often reserved for romantic partners, while adorar is the go-to word for friends and hobbies.
- If you want to sound like a true fanatic, you can say sou louco por futebol, which literally translates to 'I am crazy for football'.
Examples in context
- Eu adoro futebol! Sou torcedor(a) do time local.I love football! I'm a fan of the local team.
- Eu sou apaixonado(a) por futebol! Jogo toda semana com meus amigos.I'm passionate about football! I play with my friends every week.
- Eu curto muito futebol! Não perco nenhum jogo da seleção.I really enjoy football! I don't miss any national team matches.
- Eu amo futebol de verdade.I really love football.
- Eu amo futebol e não perco nenhum jogo.I love football and I don't miss any game.
- Sempre digo que eu amo futebol.I always say that I love football.
Example conversation
Juliana and Gabriel are talking about their favorite hobbies.
- JulianaVocê gosta de esportes, Gabriel?Do you like sports, Gabriel?
- GabrielSim, eu amo futebol!Yes, I love football!
- JulianaEu também gosto muito.I like it a lot too.
- GabrielVamos assistir a um jogo?Shall we watch a game?
