Mas você também pode me chamar de Jesus.
But you can also call me Jesus.
Language note: The word 'Jesus' is pronounced almost like in English, but with a softer 'J'.
Culture note: In Portugal, Christian names and references are common due to the country's deep-rooted Catholic traditions.
Context: In a mystical courtroom, a figure is addressing the people gathered. He introduces himself, saying they can refer to him by several titles.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mas
[mahs]
But
Introduces a contrast or exception.
Ele estava cansado, mas continuou trabalhando.
He was tired, but continued working.
você
[voh-SEH]
you
Refers to the person being addressed.
Você está me ouvindo?
Are you listening to me?
também
[tohm-BAYNG]
also
In addition; too.
Ela também quer ir à festa.
She also wants to go to the party.
pode
[POH-jee]
can
To be able to.
Você pode me ajudar?
Can you help me?
me
[mee]
me
Refers to oneself.
Ele me chamou ontem.
He called me yesterday.
chamar
[sha-MAR]
call
To give a name or label to.
Pode me chamar se precisar.
You can call me if you need.
de
[day]
of
Indicates the thing being named or referred.
Ele é chamado de herói.
He is called a hero.
Jesus
[ZHEH-zoos]
Jesus
Refers to the central figure of Christianity.
Ele disse: 'Você pode me chamar de Jesus'.
He said: 'You can call me Jesus'.
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