Portuguese Phrase
Me traz mais?
Meaning
A short, informal request meaning ‘Could you bring me more?’ It is commonly used when you want a refill or an additional portion of something you’re already enjoying.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual settings such as a family dinner, a coffee shop, or when a friend is serving you. In more formal contexts you might opt for a longer, polite form.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Metrazmais?
Pronome objeto indireto (Me)
‘Me’ is the indirect object pronoun meaning ‘to me’ and is placed before the verb.
Verbo ‘trazer’ – presente do indicativo (traz)
‘traz’ is the third‑person singular present indicative of ‘trazer’; in many parts of Brazil it is also used with ‘você’ (you).
Advérbio de quantidade (mais)
‘mais’ means ‘more’ and modifies the implied noun (e.g., more water, more food).
🗨In Conversation
Me traz mais?
Could you bring me more?
Claro, já volto!
Sure, I’ll be right back!
✕Common Mistakes
Me trazer mais?
‘Trazer’ must be conjugated; use ‘traz’ (or ‘traga’) instead of the infinitive.
Me traz mais
Missing the question mark can make it sound like a statement rather than a request.
Me traz mais, eu?
Adding ‘eu’ is redundant; the pronoun ‘me’ already indicates the speaker.
↔Alternatives
Pode me trazer mais?
Can you bring me more?
Traga‑me mais, por favor.
Bring me more, please.
Você pode me trazer mais?
Could you bring me more?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, ‘traz’ is informal and works well with friends or family. In a restaurant you’ll often hear ‘pode trazer mais, por favor?’ which sounds more polite. Also, note that in the South of Brazil people sometimes use the subjunctive ‘traga‑me’ for a slightly more formal request.