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

Mas você também pode me chamar de Senhor.

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

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

Phrase Breakdown

Mas

[mahs]

But

Introduces a contrast or exception.

Example

Ele disse que viria, mas não apareceu.

He said he would come, but he didn't show up.

você

[voh-SEH]

you

Refers to the person being addressed.

Example

Você pode passar o sal, por favor?

Can you pass the salt, please?

também

[tohm-BAYNG]

also

In addition; too.

Example

Os cachorros também gostam de brincar.

Dogs also like to play.

pode

[POH-jee]

can

To be able to.

Example

Ela pode ler em francês.

She can read in French.

[mee]

Refers to oneself.

Example

Você pode me ver?

Can you see me?

chamar

[sha-MAR]

call

To give a name or label to.

Example

Quando precisar, pode me chamar.

When needed, you can call me.

[day]

Indicates the thing being named or referred.

Example

Ele é conhecido de todos.

He is known by everyone.

Senhor

[sen-YOHR]

Lord

A title for someone of high authority in religious context.

Example

Na cerimônia, ele foi chamado de Senhor.

At the ceremony, he was called the Lord.

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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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