você
you (singular)
Beginner Noun
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Pronunciation
/voˈse/ (BR) /voˈse/ (PT)
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Cultural Note
Você is one of Portuguese's most fascinating words because it functions completely differently in Brazil vs. Portugal. In Brazil, 'você' is the standard, default 'you' — informal and universal. In Portugal, 'você' is considered somewhat formal or even rude if used with close acquaintance (they use 'tu' instead). Brazilian 'você' comes from 'Vossa Mercê' (Your Grace), which gradually wore down through centuries of use.
📝 Example Sentences
Você quer ir ao cinema?
Do you want to go to the movies?
Você é muito simpático.
You are very nice.
O que você acha?
What do you think?