meu amor
/mew aˈmoʁ/word by word
The English phrase 'mi amor' translates to Portuguese as meu amor.
meu amor is used to mean 'my love'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective meu (my) and the noun amor (love).
Which one should you use?
Unlike Spanish which uses mi, Portuguese uses meu for the masculine singular possessive adjective.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, meu amado or minha amada is used to say 'my beloved.' In Portugal, meu querido or minha querida is used to convey 'my dear.'
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the Spanish phrase mi amor instead of the Portuguese meu amor.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, meu amor is frequently used by strangers, such as street vendors or shopkeepers, as a polite or friendly way to address customers regardless of their relationship.
- In some regions of Brazil, calling someone meu amor in a sarcastic tone can be used to express annoyance or disbelief during an argument.
- Portuguese allows for the 'doubling' of the possessive for emphasis, where a speaker might say meu, meu amor to convey deep intensity or longing.
Examples in context
- Querida, você é o meu amor verdadeiro.Darling, you are my true love.
- Eu te amo, meu amor.I love you, my love.
- Bom dia, meu amor!Good morning, my love!
- Você é o meu amor para sempre.You are my love forever.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before going to work.
- BeatrizTenha um bom dia, meu amor.Have a good day, my love.
- LucasObrigado, Beatriz. Você também.Thank you, Beatriz. You too.
- BeatrizTe vejo mais tarde?Will I see you later?
- LucasSim, estarei em casa cedo.Yes, I will be home early.
