How to Say ‘But you can also call me Jesus, Lord, God.’ in Portuguese
Mas você também pode me chamar de Jesus, Senhor, Deus.
💬 Usage Tip: Notice the use of commas for listing, just like in English.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: The combination of these names reflects both a humble and omnipotent portrayal of divinity.
Phrase Breakdown
Mas
But
A conjunction used to introduce a contrast or exception.
Eu queria sair, mas está chovendo.
I wanted to go out, but it's raining.
você
you
Used informally to address someone directly.
Você é meu amigo.
You are my friend.
também
also
Used to add information or indicate a similar case.
Ela também gosta de ler.
She also likes to read.
pode
can
Used to indicate possibility or permission.
Ele pode vir à festa.
He can come to the party.
me chamar de
call me
Used to indicate how someone should refer to or address you.
Você pode me chamar de Ana.
You can call me Ana.
Jesus
Jesus
A name, often used in Christian contexts.
Ele orou a Jesus.
He prayed to Jesus.
Senhor
Lord
A title of respect or honor.
Senhor Silva está aqui.
Mr. Silva is here.
Deus
God
A divine entity worshipped in many religions.
Ele acredita em Deus.
He believes in God.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mas
[mahs]
But
Introduces a contrast or exception.
Ele é jovem, mas muito responsável.
He is young, but very responsible.
você
[voh-SEH]
you
Refers to the person being addressed.
Você viu o que aconteceu?
Did you see what happened?
também
[tohm-BAYNG]
also
In addition; too.
Gatos também gostam de dormir.
Cats also like to sleep.
pode
[POH-jee]
can
To be able to.
Posso te ajudar com isso.
I can help you with that.
me
[mee]
me
Refers to oneself.
Eles me convidaram para o jantar.
They invited me to dinner.
chamar
[sha-MAR]
call
To give a name or label to.
Estou aqui se você quiser me chamar.
I'm here if you want to call me.
de
[day]
of
Indicates the thing being named or referred.
Ela é professora de matemática.
She is a mathematics teacher.
Jesus
[ZHEH-zoos]
Jesus
Refers to the central figure of Christianity.
No filme, ele se chama de Jesus.
In the movie, he calls himself Jesus.
Senhor
[sen-YOHR]
Lord
A title for someone of high authority in religious context.
Podemos chamar essa entidade de Senhor.
We can call this entity Lord.
Deus
[days]
God
The supreme or ultimate reality; often associated with religion.
Algumas tradições chamam o criador de Deus.
Some traditions call the creator God.
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