Eu amo a minha mãe
/ˈew ˈɐ̃.mu a ˈmĩ.ɲɐ ˈmɐ̃j̃/word by word
In Portuguese, "I love my mother" is said as Eu amo a minha mãe.
This phrase is used to express deep affection for one's mother.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down literally as Eu (I), amo (love), a (the), minha (my) and mãe (mother).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, you can use the variations eu amo minha mãezinha or eu adoro minha mãezinha to convey an even more affectionate tone by using a diminutive suffix.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the definite article a before the possessive minha, which is standard in Portuguese to indicate a specific person.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈew ˈɐ̃.mu a ˈmĩ.ɲɐ ˈmɐ̃j̃/. The first of 6 syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- The word mãe is often used in the phrase mãe de santo to describe a high priestess in Candomblé, a religion influential in Brazil.
- If you use the verb adorar instead of amar, you might actually sound more casual and spontaneous in many Brazilian social contexts.
- The word eu is a direct descendant of the Latin word 'ego', which is why 'ego' exists in English to describe one's self-image.
Examples in context
- Eu amo a minha mãe.I love my mother.This sentence is useful for expressing the sentiment of "I love my mother."Tatoeba #1644591 by alexmarcelo, translation #758900 by CK
- Eu adoro minha mãe porque ela sempre me apoia.I adore my mother because she always supports me.
- Eu amo a minha mãe muito.I love my mother very much.
- Eu amo a minha mãe acima de tudo.I love my mother above all else.
Example conversation
Two siblings are talking about their family values.
- GabrielEu amo a minha mãe, e você, Mariana?I love my mother, and you, Mariana?
- MarianaEu também amo a minha mãe.I love my mother too.
- GabrielEla é uma mulher incrível, não é?She is an amazing woman, isn't she?
- MarianaSim, ela é a melhor.Yes, she is the best.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (eu, amo, a, minha, mãe) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, amo, eu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
