chamar
to call, to name
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ʃɐˈmaɾ/
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Cultural Note
The reflexive 'chamar-se' is one of the first verbs learners encounter: 'Eu chamo-me Ana' (My name is Ana). In European Portuguese, pronoun placement differs — 'Chamo-me' vs. Brazilian 'Me chamo'. Both are correct in their respective dialects.
📝 Example Sentences
Como te chamas?
What is your name?
Chama um táxi, por favor.
Call a taxi, please.
A minha mãe chamou-me pelo nome completo.
My mother called me by my full name.