Eu te amo, vovó
/ˈew t͡ʃi ˈɐ̃.mu vɔˈvɔ/word by word
The English phrase "I love you grandma" is translated into Portuguese as Eu te amo, vovó.
This phrase is used as an expression of affection spoken to one's grandmother.
Which one should you use?
The word vovó is used for an affectionate tone, whereas avó is the more formal or standard term for grandmother.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term vovó is an affectionate, informal way to say grandmother, similar to "grandma" or "granny" in English. Additionally, the pronoun te is a more casual way of addressing a grandmother than a senhora.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈew tʃi ˈɐ̃.mu vɔˈvɔ/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word vovó is created through a process called reduplication, where a syllable is repeated to create an even more affectionate or 'cute' sound. It is a common way in Portuguese to make words sound more intimate or child-like.
- While Eu te amo is used in Brazil, people in Portugal more commonly say Eu amo-te to express the same feeling.
- The phrase Eu te amo is used for romantic love and deep family bonds, but for lighter affection, Portuguese speakers might use the verb querer, as in Eu te quero bem.
Examples in context
- Eu amo a senhora, vovó.I love you, Grandma.
- Eu te amo muito, minha querida avó.I love you very much, my dear grandmother.
- Vovó, além de te amar, eu te adoro.Grandma, besides loving you, I adore you.
- Eu te amo, vovó, você é a melhor.I love you, grandma, you are the best.
Example conversation
Juliana and Lucas are visiting their grandmother's house.
- JulianaOi, vovó! Eu te amo, vovó!Hi, grandma! I love you, grandma!
- LucasEu também amo você, Juliana.I love you too, Juliana.
- JulianaO Lucas também quer dizer que te ama.Lucas also wants to say that he loves you.
- LucasEu te amo, vovó!I love you, grandma!
