Portuguese Phrase
Me fala sobre os benefícios.
Meaning
A casual request meaning ‘Tell me about the benefits.’ It asks the listener to explain the advantages or positive aspects of something, such as a product, service, or policy.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal conversations with friends, coworkers, or classmates when you want a quick explanation. In formal settings switch to ‘Fale‑me sobre os benefícios.’
✦Grammar Breakdown
Mefalasobreosbenefícios.
Me (object pronoun)
The clitic pronoun 'me' is the first‑person singular object pronoun, placed before the verb in affirmative imperatives.
Fala (imperative)
‘Fala’ is the tú (informal you) imperative of the verb ‘falar’. It is used for informal commands or requests.
Sobre (preposition)
‘Sobre’ means ‘about’ or ‘on’. It introduces the topic that the speaker wants information on.
Os benefícios (definite article + noun)
‘Os’ is the masculine plural definite article; ‘benefícios’ means ‘benefits’ or ‘advantages’.
🗨In Conversation
Me fala sobre os benefícios do novo plano de saúde.
Tell me about the benefits of the new health plan.
Claro! Ele cobre consultas, exames e ainda tem desconto em farmácias.
Sure! It covers appointments, exams and also offers a discount at pharmacies.
✕Common Mistakes
Me fala os benefícios.
Missing the preposition ‘sobre’; the phrase sounds incomplete.
Fala me sobre os benefícios.
Clitic pronouns must precede the verb in affirmative imperatives; correct order is ‘Me fala…’.
Me fala sobre o benefício.
If you mean multiple benefits, use the plural ‘os benefícios’. Use singular only when referring to a single benefit.
↔Alternatives
Fale‑me sobre os benefícios.
Tell me about the benefits.
Pode me contar os benefícios?
Could you tell me the benefits?
Quero saber os benefícios.
I want to know the benefits.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, ‘Me fala…’ is friendly and informal. When speaking with a superior, a client, or in a written request, use the more formal ‘Fale‑me…’ or ‘Poderia me falar…’. Also, ‘benefícios’ can refer to job perks, health plan advantages, or any positive outcome, so context matters.