Luís
/luˈis/
Luís is the Portuguese way to say the male given name Luis.
In casual settings, you might encounter the diminutive Luizinho, which is an affectionate and informal way to refer to someone named Luis.
How do you pronounce it?
/luˈis/
Did you know?
- The name Luís shares the same root as the English name 'Louis' and the German name 'Ludwig'.
- Depending on the region, the pronunciation of the final 's' in Luís can shift between a soft 's' sound and a 'sh' sound.
- While 'Luís' is the standard spelling, you will often see the variant Luiz in Brazil, despite the phonetic sound remaining the same.
Examples in context
- Meu nome é Luís.My name is Luis.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself with the name Luís.Tatoeba #1153720 by tulio, translation #716144 by papabear
- Há quanto tempo você conhece Luís?How long have you known Luis?This sentence is useful for asking about the duration of a relationship with Luís.Tatoeba #7088716 by alexmarcelo, translation #2168993 by CN
- Não falo com o Luís há duas semanas.I haven't spoken with Luis for two weeks.This sentence is useful for describing the time elapsed since last speaking with Luís.Tatoeba #5200150 by Ricardo14, translation #2169024 by CN
- Gostaria de lhe apresentar o Senhor Luís Garcia.I would like to introduce Mr. Luís Garcia to you.
- Luizinho, você é meu melhor amigo.Luizinho, you are my best friend.
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Lucas are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- LucasVocê viu o Luís hoje?Did you see Luís today?
- BeatrizNão, o Luís não me ligou.No, Luís didn't call me.
- LucasO Luís está muito ocupado ultimamente.Luís has been very busy lately.
- BeatrizEu sei, ele trabalha demais.I know, he works too much.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Luís, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Luís, luís, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
