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How to Say ‘My’ in Portuguese

O meu / a minha

oo may-oo ah MEE-nyah

[oo may-oo ah MEE-nyah]

💬 Usage Tip: Pick meu or minha to match the relative, not yourself: a man says a minha mãe, a woman says o meu pai. In Portugal the o or a in front is normally kept.

Phrase Breakdown

O meu /

oo may-oo

My (masculine)

Used before masculine nouns. 'Meu' sounds like 'meh-oo'.

Example

O meu carro.

My car.

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the (masculine singular)

Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.

The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.

meu

[may-oo]

Possessive word meaning my.

Example

O meu voo sai às nove.

My flight leaves at nine.

a minha

ah MEE-nyah

my (feminine)

Used before feminine nouns. Say it as 'uh MEE-nyuh'.

Example

A minha casa.

My house.

Words in this phrase

[ah]

the (feminine singular)

Same article "a" used before a feminine noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

A estação é ali à direita.

The station is right there on the right.

minha

[MEE-nyah]

Feminine possessive form used to show something belongs to the speaker.

Example

A minha reserva está confirmada.

My reservation is confirmed.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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