Me manda dinheiro
casual, Brazil
In Brazil people say Me manda dinheiro for "send me money". A formal version is Envie dinheiro para mim, and Me faz um Pix asks for an instant transfer.
Meaning: request for a money transfer (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Me manda dinheiro | casual, Brazil |
| Envie dinheiro para mim | formal |
| Me faz um Pix | casual, Brazil |
Brazilians put me before the verb in speech, which is why Me manda sounds natural. Written Portuguese from Portugal would prefer Manda-me.
When do people say it?
Pix is the instant payment system created by the Brazilian central bank and it is the usual way to move small sums between people.
Did you know?
- The Pix system started in November 2020 and works around the clock, including weekends and holidays.
Examples in context
- Me manda dinheiro por Pix.Send me money by Pix.
- Pode enviar o dinheiro hoje?Can you send the money today?
- Me faz um Pix de cem reais.Send me a Pix of one hundred reais.
Example conversation
Rodrigo texts his sister Camila from Fortaleza while he is away for work.
- RodrigoCamila, perdi minha carteira.Camila, I lost my wallet.
- CamilaQuanto você precisa?How much do you need?
- RodrigoMe manda cem reais, por favor.Send me one hundred reais, please.
