A1 Expression Neutral

Como você se chama?

What is your name?

Meaning

Asking someone's name.

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Cultural Background

Brazilians are very informal. You will often hear 'Qual é seu nome?' more than the reflexive form. In Portugal, the reflexive 'Como se chama?' is the standard and preferred form.

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Reflexive verbs

Portuguese loves reflexive verbs. Practice them early!

Meaning

Asking someone's name.

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Reflexive verbs

Portuguese loves reflexive verbs. Practice them early!

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.

Como você ___ chama?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: se

The verb 'chamar-se' requires 'se' for the third person 'você'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun. Fill Blank A1

Como você ___ chama?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: se

The verb 'chamar-se' requires 'se' for the third person 'você'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is the standard way to start a conversation.

Related Phrases

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Qual é o seu nome?

synonym

What is your name?

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