How to Say “What Is Your Name?” in Brazil (Brazilian Portuguese)

Qual é o seu nome?
everyday, Brazil
In Brazil you ask Qual é o seu nome? or Como você se chama? for "What is your name?" Both are common and polite. It is also called Seu nome?
Meaning: question asking for a name (phrase)

Ways to say it

“what is your name?” in Portuguese
Portuguese Note
Qual é o seu nome? everyday, Brazil
Seu nome? casual
Como você se chama? everyday, Brazil

To answer, say Meu nome é… or Eu me chamo… Brazilians often say just the first name.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Portugal the same question often uses Como te chamas? or Qual é o teu nome? with tu. In most of Brazil você is the usual form.

Did you know?

  • Prazer alone is the short Brazilian way to say "nice to meet you", often said with a handshake or a cheek kiss.

Examples in context

  • Como você se chama?
    What is your name?
  • Meu nome é Ana.
    My name is Ana.

Example conversation

Ana meets a new classmate, Rafael, on the first day of class in São Paulo.

  1. Ana

    Oi, eu sou a Ana. Qual é o seu nome?
    Hi, I am Ana. What is your name?
  2. Rafael

    Meu nome é Rafael.
    My name is Rafael.
  3. Ana

    Prazer em te conhecer.
    Nice to meet you.
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