eu amo futebol
/ˈew ˈɐ̃.mu fu.t͡ʃiˈbɔw/word by word
eu amo futebol is the Portuguese way to say 'I love soccer'.
This phrase is used to express a strong liking or passion for the sport of soccer.
Which one should you use?
While eu amo futebol expresses a deep passion, if you only want to say you like the sport, you should use eu gosto de futebol instead. Additionally, adding the definite article o before futebol to make eu amo o futebol is a very common and natural way to express the same sentiment.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Portuguese, the subject pronoun eu (I) can be omitted if the context makes it clear that you are the one speaking, allowing you to simply say amo futebol.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase consists of 5 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈew ˈɐ̃.mu fu.tʃiˈbɔw/.
Did you know?
- While amo is the direct translation for 'love', Brazilians often use the phrase sou louco por futebol to express an obsessive passion, meaning 'I am crazy for soccer'.
- In Brazil, the passion for futebol is so central to identity that the country is often called o país do futebol, or 'the country of soccer'.
- The word futebol is a loanword borrowed directly from the English word 'football'.
Examples in context
- Sou completamente apaixonado(a) por futebol!I am completely in love with soccer!
- Eu amo futebol, principalmente quando o meu time joga!I love soccer, especially when my team plays!
- Eu amo futebol de verdade.I really love soccer.
Example conversation
Felipe and Mariana are talking about their favorite hobbies.
- FelipeQual é o seu esporte favorito, Mariana?What is your favorite sport, Mariana?
- MarianaEu amo futebol!I love soccer!
- FelipeEu também! Você joga ou assiste?Me too! Do you play or watch?
- MarianaEu faço as duas coisas.I do both.
