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How to Say ‘But you can also call me God.’ in Portuguese

Mas você também pode me chamar de Deus.

mahs voh-SEH tohm-BAYNG POH-jee mee sha-MAR day days

[mahs voh-SEH tohm-BAYNG POH-jee mee sha-MAR day days]

Phrase Breakdown

Mas

[mahs]

But

Introduces a contrast or exception.

Example

Quero ir, mas não tenho tempo.

I want to go, but I don't have time.

você

[voh-SEH]

you

Refers to the person being addressed.

Example

Você lembrou de trazer o livro?

Did you remember to bring the book?

também

[tohm-BAYNG]

also

In addition; too.

Example

Ele também gosta de música clássica.

He also likes classical music.

pode

[POH-jee]

can

To be able to.

Example

Pode me passar a caneta?

Can you pass me the pen?

[mee]

Refers to oneself.

Example

Ele me pediu ajuda.

He asked me for help.

chamar

[sha-MAR]

call

To give a name or label to.

Example

Ela gosta de chamar seu cachorro de amigo.

She likes to call her dog a friend.

[day]

Indicates the thing being named or referred.

Example

Ele fez uma escultura de argila.

He made a sculpture of clay.

Deus

[days]

God

The supreme or ultimate reality; often associated with religion.

Example

Muitos chamam a figura suprema de Deus.

Many call the supreme figure God.

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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