meu bem
my dear; my sweetheart
Pronunciation
/mew ˈbẽj̃/
Cultural Note
'Meu bem' is an extremely popular endearment in Brazil, frequently heard in everyday speech and in Brazilian music (MPB, sertanejo, forró). In Portugal it is understood but less commonly used; Portuguese speakers tend to prefer 'querido/a' or 'amor'.
📝 Example Sentences
Vem cá, meu bem.
Come here, my dear.
Meu bem, está tudo bem contigo?
My sweetheart, is everything okay with you?
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