meu coração
/mew ko.ɾaˈsɐ̃w̃/word by word
The phrase "my heart" in Portuguese is translated as meu coração.
Meu coração is an informal and affectionate term of endearment used to refer to a person who is deeply loved.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective meu (my) and the noun coração (heart).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazilian Portuguese, the expression Meu Coração is widely used, whereas in European Portuguese, people often use O Meu Coração to denote "my heart".
How does it change in a sentence?
Because coração is a masculine noun, the possessive adjective must be the masculine meu rather than the feminine minha.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /mew ko.ɾaˈsɐ̃w̃/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- While meu coração is a romantic term, Brazilians often use it as a friendly 'filler' word with strangers, such as a street vendor calling a customer meu coração.
- In some Portuguese dialects, coração is used in the expression estou com o coração na mão, which literally means 'I have my heart in my hand' to describe extreme anxiety.
- In certain Portuguese-speaking musical genres like Samba or Fado, 'coração' is often personified as a character that makes its own decisions.
Examples in context
- Meu coração é fraco.My heart is weak.This example shows how to describe the state of one's heart using meu coração.Tatoeba #8921308 by carlosalberto, translation #8921303 by carlosalberto
- Eis aqui meu coração.Here is my heart.This sentence demonstrates a way to present one's heart using meu coração.Tatoeba #3331790 by carlosalberto, translation #1817841 by Tlustulimu
- Você tocou meu coração.You touched my heart.This sentence illustrates the metaphorical use of the term using meu coração.Tatoeba #1630242 by alexmarcelo, translation #1627320 by Spamster
- Acredito que o meu coração pertence a você.I believe that my heart belongs to you.
- Você é o amor da minha vida, meu coraçãozinho.You are the love of my life, my little heart.
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Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before work.
- MarianaBom dia, meu coração.Good morning, my heart.
- FelipeBom dia, Mariana.Good morning, Mariana.
- MarianaTenha um ótimo dia.Have a great day.
- FelipeObrigado, meu coração.Thank you, my heart.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (meu, coração) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
