Eu também

Using it is incredibly easy. Someone says something they like, do, or feel. You simply drop Eu também to show you are in the same boat. It works for verbs, adjectives, and general states of being. If a friend says they are tired, you say Eu também. If they love pizza, you say Eu também. It is the ultimate conversational shortcut.

You can use this in almost any positive or neutral context. Use it at a restaurant when ordering the same drink. Use it in a meeting when agreeing with a colleague's opinion. It is perfect for texting when you want to show support. It is the bread and butter of social harmony in Portuguese.

Be careful with negative sentences. If someone says "I don't like coffee," do not say Eu também. In that case, you must use Eu nem or Nem eu (me neither). Using Eu também for a negative statement sounds a bit clunky. Also, avoid it if you are trying to be extremely descriptive. Sometimes a full sentence shows more interest than a two-word reply.

Portuguese speakers are generally very collective and social people. We love finding common ground quickly. Saying Eu também is more than just agreement. It is a way of saying "we are the same." It builds rapport in seconds during small talk. In Brazil, you might hear it followed by a long enthusiastic story.

You might hear Eu também! with a lot of energy. In casual speech, some might just say Também. If you want to be extra emphatic, you can say Eu também acho (I think so too). In Portugal, the pronunciation of também is a bit more closed. In Brazil, it sounds more open and nasal at the end.