mim
/ˈmĩ/
The English pronoun 'me' is translated as mim in Portuguese.
mim is the object form of the pronoun used to refer to the speaker.
Which one should you use?
While both me and mim can translate to 'me' in English, they are used in different grammatical environments. mim is used strictly after prepositions such as de, para or sem.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form me is used as a direct or indirect object when it precedes or follows a verb, whereas mim is used after a preposition.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmĩ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use para eu instead of para mim when the speaker is the object of a preposition and not the subject of a following verb.
Did you know?
- The word mim shares a common ancestor with the English word 'me' through the Proto-Indo-European root *méǵʰye.
- Portuguese speakers sometimes use the phrase para mim to express an opinion, which translates to 'for me' but functions like the English 'in my opinion'.
- In some regional Brazilian dialects, the pronoun me can be placed at the very end of a sentence, which is generally avoided in formal European Portuguese.
Examples in context
- Não ria de mim.Don't laugh at me.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of mim after the preposition de.Tatoeba #972798 by alexmarcelo, translation #262440 by CK
- Não ria de mim!Don't you laugh at me!Tatoeba #1564641 by alexmarcelo, translation #1561335 by kolin2009
- Não vá sem mim.Don't go without me.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of mim after the preposition sem.Tatoeba #6130967 by carlosalberto, translation #6130918 by CK
- Mim não quer irMe [I] don't want to go
- Me deu um sustoThey scared me
- Ela me ajudouShe helped me
- 2359 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juliana and Gabriel are deciding who will carry a heavy box.
- JulianaDeixe que isso seja para mim.Let that be for me.
- GabrielTem certeza, Juliana? É muito pesado.Are you sure, Juliana? It is very heavy.
- JulianaSim, faça um favor para mim e descanse.Yes, do me a favor and rest.
- GabrielTudo bem, obrigado pela ajuda.All right, thanks for the help.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mim, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
