saudades também, irmão
In Portuguese, "miss you too, brother" is said as saudades também, irmão.
This phrase is a response used to tell a male friend or brother that you also feel their absence.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "longings also, brother", as Portuguese expresses 'missing someone' through the noun saudade (longing/yearning).
Which one should you use?
In very casual settings, saudades também, mano is a common slang alternative to irmão for 'brother' or 'bro'. Other informal variations include Também estou com saudade, irmãozinho! for "I miss you too, little brother!", Sinto falta de você também, mano! for "I miss you too, bro!" and Também tô com saudade, irmão! for "I'm also missing you, brother!"
Did you know?
- The term irmão shares a root with the Latin word germen, meaning 'sprout' or 'bud'. This connects the idea of a sibling to the concept of a seed or offspring.
- In some regions, saudades is used in the plural to intensify the feeling. Using the plural form suggests a depth of longing that the singular saudade cannot fully capture.
- The slang term mano is a shortened version of irmão. In São Paulo, it is used so frequently as a filler word that it can appear in almost every sentence regardless of who is being addressed.
Examples in context
- Também estou com saudade, irmãozinho!I miss you too, little brother!
- Sinto falta de você também, mano!I miss you too, bro!
- Também tô com saudade, irmão!I'm also missing you, brother!
- Saudades também, irmão.Miss you too, brother.
- Ah, saudades também, irmão, volta logo!Ah, miss you too, brother, come back soon!
Example conversation
Lucas and Camila are texting after a long time.
- LucasQue saudade de você, Camila!I miss you so much, Camila!
- CamilaSaudades também, irmão!Miss you too, brother!
- LucasPrecisamos nos ver logo.We need to see each other soon.
- CamilaCom certeza, vamos combinar!For sure, let's arrange it!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries irmão, também, CC BY-SA 4.0.
