How to Say "Yes, My Love" in Portuguese

sim, meu amor

/ˈsĩ mew aˈmoʁ/word by word

The English phrase "yes, my love" translates to Portuguese as sim, meu amor.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of sim (yes), meu (my) and amor (love).

In many Portuguese-speaking-cultures, calling a stranger meu amor is a common way for shopkeepers or street vendors to be friendly and affectionate.
In Brazil, people may replace meu amor with meu bem, which literally means 'my good' or 'my well' but functions as the same romantic term of endearment.
In some Portuguese-speaking regions, using meu amor with an overly sweet tone can be perceived as condescending or sarcastic depending on the context.

José: Você quer sair para jantar hoje à noite?
Maria: Sim, meu amor. Vamos juntos!
José: Do you want to go out for dinner tonight?
Maria: Yes, my love. Let's go together!
Ana: Vamos passar o fim de semana na praia?
Pedro: Sim, amorzinho. Será maravilhoso!
Ana: Shall we spend the weekend at the beach?
Pedro: Yes, my sweetheart. It will be wonderful!
Sim, meu amor, eu te amo.
Yes, my love, I love you.
Você quer jantar agora? Sim, meu amor.
Do you want to have dinner now? Yes, my love.
Sim, meu amor, eu vou te ajudar.
Yes, my love, I will help you.

Mariana and Felipe are having a quiet evening at home.

Mariana

Felipe, você pode me passar o controle?
Felipe, can you pass me the remote?
Felipe

Sim, meu amor, aqui está.
Yes, my love, here it is.
Mariana

Obrigada, você é muito gentil.
Thank you, you are very kind.
Felipe

De nada, Mariana.
You're welcome, Mariana.

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IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sim, meu, amor) and can differ in connected speech.

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