me
object pronoun
In Brazilian Portuguese "me" is usually me before a verb, as in Ele me viu. After a preposition you say mim, as in para mim. It is also called eu.
Meaning: object form of "I" (pronoun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| me | object pronoun |
| mim | after prepositions |
| eu | subject, "I" |
Is it said differently in some regions?
In everyday Brazilian speech me goes before the verb: Me ajuda? Portugal often puts it after: Ajuda-me?
How does it change in a sentence?
Me is the unstressed object pronoun. Mim comes after prepositions such as para, de and por. The subject "I" is eu, and comigo means "with me".
What mistakes should you avoid?
Learners sometimes say para eu when they mean "for me". The correct form is para mim, except before a verb, as in para eu ir.
Did you know?
- The Brazilian form comigo fuses the old words for "with" and "me" into one.
Examples in context
- Esse presente é para mim?Is this gift for me?
- Venha comigo.Come with me.
Example conversation
Davi asks his coworker Elisa for a hand with a report.
- DaviElisa, você pode me ajudar?Elisa, can you help me?
- ElisaPosso sim. É para hoje?Sure. Is it for today?
- DaviÉ sim, obrigado.Yes it is, thanks.
