Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mesmo
adjective / adverb
/ˈmez.mũ/
Definition
mesmo is a Portuguese word that translates to ‘same’ or ‘even’ in English, depending on the context.
Examples
- Eu quero o mesmo livro que você. (I want the same book as you.)
- Ele mesmo disse que viria. (He even said he would come.)
Meaning
It is used to refer to something that is identical to something else or to emphasize a point.
Synonyms
- igual
- próprio
- até