Tomás
/toˈma(j)s/
The English name Thomas is translated into Portuguese as Tomás. Wiktionary also lists Tomé.
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA |
|---|---|
| Tomás | /toˈma(j)s/ (Brazil) /toˈma(j)ʃ/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
| Tomé | /toˈmɛ/ (Brazil) /tuˈmɛ/ (Portugal) |
Tomás is a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
Tomás is the standard modern version of the name, whereas Tomé is an older, more traditional/biblical form used in religious contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/toˈma(j)s/
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the name Tomé is often associated with the expression duvidar como Tomé, which means to be extremely skeptical of something.
- In some regional dialects of Portuguese, the final 's' in Tomás is pronounced as a 'sh' sound, similar to how 's' is pronounced in English 'shoe'.
- The name evolved from the Greek form Θωμᾶς through Latin into the current Portuguese version.
Examples in context
- Nosso único filho não se chama Tomás.Our only child is not called Thomas.This sentence shows how to negate the use of the name Tomás.Tatoeba #9008309 by carlosalberto, translation #9008355 by carlosalberto
- Eu me chamo Tomás, mas pode me chamar de Tom.My name's Thomas, but you can call me Tom.This sentence demonstrates how to introduce oneself using Tomás and suggests an informal nickname.Tatoeba #9343905 by bill, translation #9337181 by DJ_Saidez
- Tomás é um nome masculino que em hebraico significa "gêmeo".Thomas is a masculine name that means "twin" in Hebrew.This sentence provides the Hebrew meaning of the name Tomás.Tatoeba #7125102 by carlosalberto, translation #9795609 by DJ_Saidez
- Senhor Thomas, poderia por favor me ajudar?Mr. Thomas, could you please help me?
- Sr. Tomé, gostaria de lhe apresentar ao meu colega.Mr. Thomas, I would like to introduce you to my colleague.
- Ei, Tom, vamos sair mais tarde?Hey, Tom, do you want to go out later?
- Tomazinho, você é sempre tão prestativo!Thomas, you are always so helpful!
- Olá, Tomás, como vai?Hello, Thomas, how are you?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Camila are at a small party.
- FelipeVocê conhece o Tomás?Do you know Tomás?
- CamilaSim, eu conheço o Tomás de longe.Yes, I know Tomás from afar.
- FelipeEle é um ótimo rapaz.He is a great guy.
- CamilaO Tomás é muito gentil com todos.Tomás is very kind to everyone.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thomas” translations and entries Tomás, Tomé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tomás, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
