Mais um
/ˈmajs ˈũ/word by word
In Portuguese, "one more" is translated as Mais um.
The phrase is used to indicate an additional single unit of something. In informal settings, you can say Só mais um to mean "just one more".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mais, meaning "more" and um, meaning "one".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender with the noun it refers to. Use Mais um for masculine nouns and Mais uma for feminine nouns. If you want to say "a few more" or "some more" for multiple items, use Mais uns for masculine nouns and Mais umas for feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmajs ˈũ/
Did you know?
- The word mais descends from the Latin magis, which is the same root that gives English the word 'magnify'.
- In Brazil, mais um is often used as a colloquial way to say 'another person' or 'one more guest' when inviting someone to join a group unexpectedly.
- The word um shares a common ancestor with the English word 'one' and the Spanish 'uno'. They all trace back to the same ancient Indo-European roots for counting.
Examples in context
- Me dê mais uma.Give me one more.This sentence shows how to request Mais um.Tatoeba #4278782 by Ricardo14, translation #3151507 by CK
- Eu tenho mais um.I have one more.This sentence demonstrates how to state that you possess Mais um.Tatoeba #5696050 by bill, translation #3168246 by CK
- Preciso de mais um.I need one more.This sentence expresses a need for Mais um.Tatoeba #4815136 by Ricardo14, translation #2387512 by CK
- Mais uma maçãOne more apple
- Deixa eu pegar mais um pedaço de boloLet me get one more piece of cake
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Example conversation
Felipe and Mariana are deciding on how many slices of cake to eat.
- FelipeMariana, você quer mais um pedaço?Mariana, do you want one more piece?
- MarianaSim, eu quero mais um, Felipe.Yes, I want one more, Felipe.
- FelipeEstá muito bom, não está?It is very good, isn't it?
- MarianaEstá delicioso!It is delicious!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (mais, um) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mais, um, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
