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How to Say ‘If you bring your own’ in Portuguese

Se trouxer o seu

suh troh-SEHR oo SEH-oo

[suh troh-SEHR oo SEH-oo]

💬 Usage Tip: trouxer is the form of trazer "to bring" used after se "if" when talking about something that might happen. It looks nothing like the base verb, so learn it as a set phrase.

Phrase Breakdown

Se trouxer

suh troh-SEHR

If you bring

'Trouxer' is the future subjunctive of 'trazer', used after 'se' for future conditions. The 'x' sounds like 's': troh-SEHR.

Example

Se trouxer o recibo, pode trocar.

If you bring the receipt, you can exchange it.

Words in this phrase

[suh]

A conjunction used to introduce a condition politely.

Example

Comecei com «Se» for possível para fazer um pedido com cuidado.

I started with “If” possible to make a request carefully.

trouxer

[troh-SEHR]

you bring

Future subjunctive of 'trazer' (to bring), used after 'se'.

Example

Se trouxer o livro, eu leio.

If you bring the book, I'll read it.

o seu

oo SEH-oo

your own (one)

'O seu' means 'yours', referring to the cup. The 'o' is a quick 'oo' sound joined to 'seu' (say-oo).

Example

Este é o seu.

This one is yours.

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.

seu

[SEH-oo]

yours

Possessive pronoun; with 'o' it means 'your one'.

Example

Este copo é o seu.

This cup is yours.

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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