Preciso de você aqui
I need you here
Language note: 'Você' is the polite form of 'you', commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese.
Culture note: Expresses the theme of longing, common in Portuguese-speaking cultures which value close-knit relationships.
Context: You express how much you rely on the sunshine for happiness in that moment.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Preciso
[preh-SEE-zoo]
need
Require (something) because it is essential or very important.
Eu preciso de 'Preciso de você aqui'.
I need 'Preciso de você aqui'.
de
[djee]
of
Expresses the relationship between a part and a whole.
Gosto de 'de você'.
I like 'de você'.
você
[voh-SEH]
you
Refers to the person or people being addressed.
Você é especial para mim.
You are special to me.
aqui
[a-KEE]
here
In this place; in this location.
Preciso de você aqui agora.
I need you here now.
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