How to Say ‘But you can also call me Lord.’ in Portuguese
Mas você também pode me chamar de Senhor.
💬 Usage Tip: Try to say 'Senhor' with a nasal approach, common in Portuguese.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: In religious contexts, 'Senhor' is often used to address God with reverence.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mas
[mahs]
But
Introduces a contrast or exception.
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.
Você pode passar o sal, por favor?
Can you pass the salt, please?
também
[tohm-BAYNG]
also
In addition; too.
Os cachorros também gostam de brincar.
Dogs also like to play.
pode
[POH-jee]
can
To be able to.
Ela pode ler em francês.
She can read in French.
me
[mee]
me
Refers to oneself.
Você pode me ver?
Can you see me?
chamar
[sha-MAR]
call
To give a name or label to.
Quando precisar, pode me chamar.
When needed, you can call me.
de
[day]
of
Indicates the thing being named or referred.
Ele é conhecido de todos.
He is known by everyone.
Senhor
[sen-YOHR]
Lord
A title for someone of high authority in religious context.
Na cerimônia, ele foi chamado de Senhor.
At the ceremony, he was called the Lord.
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