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How to Say ‘You're her godfather!’ in Portuguese

Tu és o padrinho dela!

too esh oo pah-DREE-nyoo deh-lah

[too esh oo pah-DREE-nyoo deh-lah]

💬 Usage Tip: dela is de + ela and comes after the noun to mean "her": o padrinho dela. For "his", use dele.

Phrase Breakdown

Tu és

too esh

You are

Informal 'you' with 'ser'. 'És' has an open 'e' and an 's' that sounds like 'sh' at the end of a word.

Example

Tu és muito simpático.

You are very nice.

Words in this phrase

[too]

you

Informal singular word for you in European Portuguese.

Example

Tu vais apoiar Portugal ou outra equipa?

Are you going to support Portugal or another team?

és

[esh]

you are

2nd person singular of "ser" (tu). Used when addressing someone informally (common in Portugal).

Example

És muito simpática por explicares como funciona o metro.

You’re very nice for explaining how the metro works.

o padrinho dela!

oo pah-DREE-nyoo deh-lah

her godfather!

'Padrinho' means godfather or best man. 'Dela' (de + ela) means 'her'. 'Nh' sounds like the 'ny' in 'canyon'.

Example

Ele é o padrinho do casamento.

He is the best man at the wedding.

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.

padrinho

[pah-DREE-nyoo]

godfather

A man chosen to sponsor a child at baptism.

Example

O meu padrinho vive no Porto.

My godfather lives in Porto.

dela

[deh-lah]

her

Possessive pronoun for female ownership.

Example

O carro dela é novo.

Her car is new.

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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