Joe
The Portuguese word for the name Joe is Joe.
In Portuguese, the name is often represented by the equivalent name Zé.
Meaning: coffee (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The forms Zezé and Zezinho are specifically used in Brazil as diminutive forms of endearment for Zé.
Did you know?
- In certain Brazilian slang contexts, Zé can be used as a prefix to describe someone who is naive or an amateur, such as calling someone a Zé ruela.
- In Portugal and Brazil, Zé is the go-to name for the stereotypical owner of a small, neighborhood kiosk or 'boteco'.
- The nickname Zé is so common in Brazil that it is used in various expressions to describe an 'everyman'. For example, 'um Zé ninguém' refers to a person of no importance.
Examples in context
- O que o Joe médio pensa?What does the average Joe think?This sentence shows how to use Joe when referring to an average person.Tatoeba #8904346 by JGEN, translation #8902439 by CK
- Por favor, chame-me de Joe.Please call me Joe.This sentence demonstrates using Joe when asking someone to be called by a name.Tatoeba #1305974 by alexmarcelo, translation #262385 by CN
- Joe tinha ido à ravina para brigar com Tom.Joe had gone to the ravine to fight Tom.This sentence provides an example of Joe used as a subject in a narrative.Tatoeba #3173319 by carlosalberto, translation #9849438 by lucasmg123
- O Senhor José solicitou uma reunião hoje.Mr. Joe requested a meeting today.
- Caro José, agradecemos pelo seu interesse na nossa empresa.Dear Joe, we appreciate your interest in our company.
- Olá, sou o Zé. Como vai?Hey, I'm Zé. How are you?
- O Zé está vindo para o churrasco hoje também.Joe is also coming to the barbecue today.
- Zé, vamos sair para tomar uma cerveja depois do trabalho?Hey, Joe, wanna grab a beer after work?
- 23 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Beatriz and Lucas are chatting in the office kitchen.
- BeatrizVocê quer um Joe?Do you want some joe?
- LucasSim, por favor, Beatriz.Yes, please, Beatriz.
- BeatrizVou preparar um Joe bem forte.I'll make some strong joe.
- LucasObrigado, Lucas precisa de cafeína agora.Thanks, Lucas needs caffeine now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
