How to Say ‘I'm Maria’ in Portuguese
Sou a Maria
SOH ah mah-REE-ah
[SOH ah mah-REE-ah]
💬 Usage Tip: In Portugal, first names often come with an article: [Sou a Maria], not just [Sou Maria]. The article matches the person, so you'd also hear [Sou o João].
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Saying [Sou a Maria] sounds very natural in Portugal. Learners often skip the article because English does, but locals use it all the time.
Phrase Breakdown
Sou a
SOH ah
Words in this phrase
Sou
[SOH]
I am
Used to introduce oneself.
'Sou a Maria', prazer em conhecer-te!
'I am Maria', pleasure to meet you!
a
[ah]
the
Used with feminine nouns and names.
'A' Maria está ali.
'The' Maria is there.
Maria
[mah-REE-ah]
Maria
A given name, often used in many Portuguese-speaking families.
'Maria' estará na festa.
'Maria' will be at the party.
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