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How to Say ‘My friend’ in Portuguese

Meu amigo

mey-oo ah-mee-goo

[mey-oo ah-mee-goo]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Saying meu amigo to a taxi driver can sound overly familiar in Portugal, depending on tone. Safer polite choices are just desculpe or the request itself.

Phrase Breakdown

Meu

[mey-oo]

Possessive adjective used to denote ownership.

Example

Meu amigo pegou o mesmo táxi.

My friend took the same taxi.

amigo

[ah-mee-goo]

Friend

A person whom one knows and has a bond of mutual affection.

Example

Vi Meu amigo na área de espera.

I saw my friend in the waiting area.

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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