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How to Say ‘And enlighten me, I need you here’ in Portuguese

E me ilumina, preciso de você aqui

ee mee ee-loo-MEE-nah preh-SEE-zoo djee voh-SEH a-KEE

[ee mee ee-loo-MEE-nah preh-SEE-zoo djee voh-SEH a-KEE]

💬 Usage Tip: Precisar de needs de: preciso de você, preciso de ajuda, preciso de tempo. Also notice me before the verb in me ilumina: Portuguese often puts "me/you/him" before the verb in everyday language.

Phrase Breakdown

E me ilumina

ee mee ee-loo-MEE-nah

Words in this phrase

[ee]

And

Used to connect words or clauses.

Example

E me ilumina com sua presença.

And enlighten me with your presence.

[mee]

Refers to the person speaking or writing.

Example

Ele sempre me ajuda.

He always helps me.

ilumina

[ee-loo-MEE-nah]

enlighten

To give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.

Example

Ela me ilumina todas as manhãs.

She enlightens me every morning.

Preciso de você aqui

preh-SEE-zoo djee voh-SEH a-KEE

Words in this phrase

preciso

[preh-SEE-zoo]

need

Require (something) because it is essential or very important.

Example

Preciso de 'preciso de você aqui'.

I need 'preciso de você aqui'.

[djee]

Expresses the relationship between a part and a whole.

Example

De você, de sua presença.

Of you, of your presence.

você

[voh-SEH]

you

Refers to the person or people being addressed.

Example

Só você me entende.

Only you understand me.

aqui

[a-KEE]

here

In this place; in this location.

Example

Aqui está o que você pediu.

Here is what you asked for.

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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