mais para mim
/ˈmajs pa.ɾɐ ˈmĩ/word by word
The English phrase "more for me" is translated into Portuguese as mais para mim.
This phrase is used when someone else declines a portion of something, which leaves a larger amount remaining for the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mais (more), para (for) and mim (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this context, the pronoun mim is the correct oblique form to use following the preposition para.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈmajs pa.ɾɐ ˈmĩ/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Portuguese has a distinct difference between mais (more) and mas (but), but in casual Brazilian speech, they are often pronounced identically, which can lead to humorous confusion in spoken sentences.
- While mim is used here, Portuguese speakers strictly avoid using it before a verb, such as saying para mim fazer, which is considered a major grammatical error in formal speech.
- The word para is a linguistic hybrid, formed from the Latin words per meaning 'through' and ad meaning 'to'.
Examples in context
- Em um jantar formal, você pode educadamente expressar seu desejo dizendo "Gostaria de uma porção extra, se possível."At a formal dinner, you can politely express your desire by saying 'I would like an extra portion if possible.'
- Naquela festa descontraída, você pode chamar a atenção para o seu apetite brincando com a expressão "Mais pra mim!"At that laid-back party, you can draw attention to your appetite by jokingly saying 'More for me!'
- Ao compartilhar uma refeição em família, você pode pedir informalmente "Posso pegar mais um pouco?" para mostrar sua vontade de comer um pouco mais.When sharing a meal with family, you can informally ask 'Can I get a little more?' to show your desire to eat a bit more.
- Se você não quer, fica mais para mim.If you don't want it, it stays more for me.
- Se você não quer o doce, sobra mais para mim.If you don't want the sweet, there is more for me.
- Não quer um pouco de café? Então fica mais para mim.Don't you want some coffee? Then it's more for me.
- Como ele não vai comer, resta mais para mim.Since he isn't going to eat, there is more for me.
Example conversation
Juliana and Gabriel are sharing a box of chocolates.
- JulianaVocê quer este chocolate, Gabriel?Do you want this chocolate, Gabriel?
- GabrielNão, obrigado. Estou satisfeito.No, thank you. I am full.
- JulianaTudo bem, assim fica mais para mim!That's fine, that way there is more for me!
- GabrielPode aproveitar, Juliana.You enjoy it, Juliana.
