Quer casar comigo?
/ˈkɛ(ʁ) kaˈza(ʁ) koˈmi.ɡu/word by word
The English phrase "will you marry me?" is expressed in Portuguese as Quer casar comigo?
This phrase is used to propose marriage to someone.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, Quer casar comigo? translates to "Do you want to marry with me?"
How does it change in a sentence?
You can make the question more explicit by adding the pronoun Você at the beginning, forming Você quer casar comigo?, though the pronoun is often omitted in casual speech.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɛ(ʁ) kaˈza(ʁ) koˈmi.ɡu/ (stressed syllable is the 1st of 4)
Did you know?
- The word casar is also used idiomatically when two things match perfectly. For example, a tie and a shirt that look good together are said to casar.
- The verb casar is derived from casa, meaning 'house'. Proposing marriage is literally asking someone to establish a home together.
- In Brazil, some couples use the phrase Quer namorar sério? before proposing marriage. This asks if the partner wants to move from casual dating to a committed relationship.
Examples in context
- Este lugar sempre será especial para nós. Queres casar comigo?This place will always be special for us. Will you marry me?
- Eu te amo e quero saber: quer casar comigo?I love you and I want to know: will you marry me?
- Depois do jantar, ele perguntou: quer casar comigo?After dinner, he asked: will you marry me?
Example conversation
Gabriel proposes to Juliana during a romantic walk on the beach.
- GabrielJuliana, você é o amor da minha vida.Juliana, you are the love of my life.
- JulianaAi, Gabriel, que lindo!Oh, Gabriel, how beautiful!
- GabrielQuer casar comigo?Will you marry me?
- JulianaSim, eu quero!Yes, I do!
