meu lindo amigo
/mew ˈlĩ.du aˈmi.ɡu/word by word
In Portuguese, "my beautiful friend" is translated as meu lindo amigo.
This phrase is a term of endearment used to describe a male friend who is physically attractive or lovely. The adjective lindo can be used to describe physical attractiveness, but it can also describe someone's character or a beautiful gesture.
Which one should you use?
While meu lindo amigo is grammatically correct, it is often more common in natural spoken Portuguese to place the adjective after the noun, as in meu amigo lindo.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female friend, change the masculine forms to the feminine: meu lindo amigo becomes minha linda amiga.
How do you pronounce it?
/mew ˈlĩ.du aˈmi.ɡu/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word lindo likely shares an ancestor with the English word 'legitimate', stemming from the Latin 'legitimus', meaning 'lawful' or 'proper'.
- The adjective lindo can sometimes be used with a hint of irony or sarcasm in Portuguese, much like calling someone a 'beauty' in English when they have made a mistake.
- In Brazil, lindo is frequently used as a standalone exclamation or a casual greeting for friends, regardless of their physical appearance.
Examples in context
- Minha linda amiga, seu sorriso ilumina o meu dia.My beautiful friend, your smile brightens my day.
Example conversation
Juliana greets Lucas at a party.
- LucasOi, Juliana! Tudo bem?Hi, Juliana! Everything okay?
- JulianaOi, meu lindo amigo! Como você está?Hi, my beautiful friend! How are you?
- LucasEstou ótimo, obrigado pelo elogio.I'm great, thanks for the compliment.
- JulianaÉ a verdade, Lucas!It is the truth, Lucas!
