Eu te amo, minha vida
/ˈew t͡ʃi ˈɐ̃.mu ˈmĩ.ɲɐ ˈvi.dɐ/word by word
The English phrase "I love you, my life" is translated to Portuguese as Eu te amo, minha vida.
Other similar terms of endearment include Querido(a), which means "Dear" and Meu bem, which means "My darling".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Eu te amo, minha vida is composed of the following parts: Eu (I), te (you – object), amo (love), minha (my) and vida (life).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase Eu te amo, minha vida is highly intimate and is used almost exclusively between romantic partners or very close family members.
How does it change in a sentence?
While Eu te amo is the most common way to say "I love you", using Eu amo você is also grammatically correct and common in many Brazilian dialects.
Did you know?
- In many parts of Brazil, you might hear people use the word vida as a standalone nickname for a spouse, much like 'honey' or 'sweetie' in English.
- The word eu is a direct descendant of the Latin 'ego', making it a linguistic sibling to the English word 'ego' used in psychology.
- If you were to say Minha vida to someone in a non-romantic way, such as a child, it can sound incredibly dramatic or even saintly in a religious context.
Examples in context
- Te adoro, minha vidaI adore you, my life
- Amo-te, minha vidaI love you, my life
- És o amor da minha vidaYou are the love of my life
- Eu te amo, meu bemI love you, my dear
- Sempre direi: Eu te amo, minha vida.I will always say: I love you, my life.
- Você sabe que eu te amo, minha vida.You know that I love you, my life.
Example conversation
A couple is having a romantic moment at home.
- GabrielVocê é tudo para mim.You are everything to me.
- JulianaEu também te amo muito.I love you very much too.
- GabrielEu te amo, minha vida.I love you, my life.
- JulianaObrigada, meu amor.Thank you, my love.
