Rúben Dias
Ruben Dias in Portuguese is written Rúben Dias, the name of the Portuguese professional football player.
Rúben Dias is the full name of the footballer as it is spelled in Portugal.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English texts often drop the accent mark. In Portuguese the first name keeps the acute accent on the u, Rúben.
Did you know?
- The name Dias is shared by one of the most famous explorers in Portuguese history, Bartolomeu Dias, who was the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa.
- The name Rúben originates from the Hebrew word for 'behold, a son', which was the name of the firstborn son of Jacob in the Bible.
- In Portuguese-speaking cultures, the surname Dias is one of many common 'patronymic' names that evolved from the medieval practice of adding '-es' to a father's name.
Examples in context
- Ei, este é o Rúben, o jogador de futebol talentoso.Hey, this is Ruben Dias, the talented football player.
- Rúben Dias joga muito bem.Rúben Dias plays very well.
- Eu gosto do estilo de Rúben Dias.I like Rúben Dias's style.
- O Rúben Dias é um excelente defesa.Rúben Dias is an excellent defender.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing football at a cafe.
- FelipeViste o jogo de ontem?Did you see yesterday's game?
- MarianaSim, o Rúben Dias foi fantástico.Yes, Rúben Dias was fantastic.
- FelipeEle é mesmo um grande jogador.He really is a great player.
- MarianaConcordo totalmente contigo.I totally agree with you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dias, Rúben, CC BY-SA 4.0.
