meu bebê
/mew beˈbe/word by word
In Portuguese, "my baby" is translated as meu bebê.
The phrase is used to refer to one's own infant child.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, you may encounter the variation meu nenê instead of meu neném.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to more than one child, use the plural form meus bebês.
How do you pronounce it?
/mew beˈbe/
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the phrase meu bichinho is sometimes used for babies in a similar way to how one might use 'my little one' in English.
- In many Portuguese-speaking cultures, if you call a romantic partner meu bebê, it is not seen as strange, as the term is frequently used as a pet name for adults.
- Portuguese speakers may use bebê to describe a person who is emotionally immature or overly dependent on others regardless of their age.
Examples in context
- Esse é o meu bebê.This is my baby.This sentence is useful for identifying a baby.Tatoeba #2309778 by brauliobezerra, translation #1898108 by CK
- Ziri era o meu bebê.Ziri was my baby.This sentence is useful for describing a baby in the past tense.Tatoeba #10709569 by MrJuice, translation #10221755 by Amastan
- Meu bebê chuta bem forte.My baby kicks very hard.This sentence is useful for describing the movements of a baby.Tatoeba #1072016 by alexmarcelo, translation #275343 by CM
- Meu amorzinho, como você está hoje?My little love, how are you today?
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mariana and Gabriel are in the living room with a sleeping infant.
- MarianaO meu bebê finalmente dormiu.My baby finally fell asleep.
- GabrielEle é um bebê muito calmo.He is a very calm baby.
- MarianaSim, o meu bebê é um anjo.Yes, my baby is an angel.
- GabrielVocê é uma mãe muito dedicada.You are a very dedicated mother.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (meu, bebê) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
