Miguel
/miˈɡɛw/masculine
The English name Michael is translated into Portuguese as Miguel. If unsure, use Miguel. Wiktionary also lists Maicon.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel | /miˈɡɛw/ (Brazil) /miˈɡɛl/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
| Maicon | /ˈmaj.kõ/ (Brazil) | masculine |
Miguel is the standard Portuguese equivalent of the name Michael.
Which one should you use?
While Miguel is the standard form, the name Maicon is a colloquial phonetic adaptation of the English name Michael used in Brazil.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, Miguel is the primary way to say Michael. In Brazil, the phonetic adaptation Maicon is used colloquially.
How do you pronounce it?
/miˈɡɛw/
Did you know?
- The name Miguel literally translates to the rhetorical question 'Who is like God?' based on its Hebrew origins.
- In Brazil, choosing between Miguel and Maicon can signal a preference for traditional roots versus an affinity for American culture.
Examples in context
- Miguel o deu a Dora.Michael gave it to Dora.This sentence demonstrates the use of Miguel as a subject.Tatoeba #871368 by alexmarcelo, translation #871366 by CN
- O Miguel é meu irmão.Miguel is my brother.
- Eu conheço o Miguel.I know Miguel.
Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are discussing a mutual friend at a cafe.
- MarianaVocê viu o Miguel hoje?Did you see Miguel today?
- FelipeNão, eu não vi o Miguel.No, I didn't see Miguel.
- MarianaEle deve estar trabalhando.He must be working.
- FelipeO Miguel sempre trabalha muito.Miguel always works a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “michael” translations and entries Miguel, Maicon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Maicon, Miguel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
