quer ser meu namorado?
/ˈkɛ(ʁ) ˈse(ʁ) mew na.moˈɾa.du/word by word
The English phrase "will you be my valentine?" can be expressed in Portuguese as quer ser meu namorado?
The phrase is used to ask someone to enter into a romantic relationship with you.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, you can say Queres ser o meu par no Dia dos Namorados?
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɛ(ʁ) ˈse(ʁ) mew na.moˈɾa.du/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 1 of 5.
When do people say it?
In Brazil, the equivalent of Valentine's Day is Dia dos Namorados, which is celebrated on June 12th.
Did you know?
- The verb ser has an unusual history where it absorbed elements from the Latin word for 'to sit', specifically in its subjunctive forms.
- The Portuguese word namoro describes the specific stage of a relationship that occurs after the first date but before marriage or cohabitation.
- While 'Valentine' refers to a specific saint in English, the Portuguese term namorados refers broadly to people in a courtship or romantic relationship.
Example conversation
Gabriel is talking to Juliana about their feelings.
- GabrielJuliana, eu não aguento mais esconder isso. Quer ser meu namorado?Juliana, I can't hide this anymore. Will you be my boyfriend?
- JulianaEu também gosto de você, Gabriel!I like you too, Gabriel!
- GabrielEntão é um sim?So is it a yes?
- JulianaSim, eu aceito!Yes, I accept!
