Neymar
name, Brazil
In Brazil the name Neymar is said roughly "nay-MAR", with two syllables and the stress on the last one. The full form is Neymar Júnior.
Meaning: Brazilian footballer Neymar (proper noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Neymar | name, Brazil |
| Neymar Júnior | full form |
Brazilians call him Neymar or the fond Ney. The word Júnior is added because his father has the same first name.
How do you pronounce it?
The ey sounds like English "ay" in "day", and the final r in Brazil can sound like an English "h", so the name ends close to "mah".
When do people say it?
He was born in Mogi das Cruzes in the state of São Paulo and became famous with the club Santos.
Did you know?
- Neymar began his professional career at Santos, the club where Pelé also became famous.
Examples in context
- O Neymar marcou um gol lindo.Neymar scored a beautiful goal.
- Meu filho adora o Neymar.My son loves Neymar.
- Você viu o jogo do Neymar ontem?Did you see Neymar's match yesterday?
Example conversation
Caio and his father Arnaldo talk about football in their kitchen in Santos.
- CaioPai, você viu o Neymar jogar?Dad, did you see Neymar play?
- ArnaldoVi sim. Ele começou aqui no Santos.Yes I did. He started here at Santos.
- CaioQuero ser como o Neymar!I want to be like Neymar!
