Portuguese Phrase
Esses ingredientes me fazem bem?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether the listed ingredients are beneficial to their health or well‑being. It can refer to food, supplements, or any component that might affect the body positively.
When to use
Use this question when you’re looking at a recipe, a nutrition label, or a list of natural remedies and you want to confirm if the items are good for you. It’s common in casual conversations about diet, cooking, or wellness.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Essesingredientesmefazembem?
Demonstrative adjective
"Esses" agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (masculine plural).
Noun plural
"ingredientes" is a masculine plural noun meaning "ingredients".
Clitic pronoun
"me" is a reflexive/indirect object pronoun meaning "to me".
Verb agreement
"fazem" is the 3rd‑person plural present of "fazer" and must match the plural subject "ingredientes".
Adverb of manner
"bem" functions as an adverb meaning "well" or "good for" in this context.
Question intonation
The sentence ends with a question mark; in spoken Portuguese the pitch rises at the end.
🗨In Conversation
Esses ingredientes me fazem bem?
Are these ingredients good for me?
Sim, são ricos em vitaminas e ajudam a melhorar a digestão.
Yes, they’re rich in vitamins and help improve digestion.
✕Common Mistakes
Esses ingredientes me faz bem?
The verb must agree with the plural subject "ingredientes"; use "fazem".
Esses ingredientes me fazem bem bom?
"bem" is an adverb here, not an adjective; do not add "bom" after it.
Esses ingredientes fazem bem?
If you want to emphasize the benefit to yourself, keep "me"; omitting it changes the nuance to a general statement.
↔Alternatives
Esses ingredientes são bons para mim?
Are these ingredients good for me?
Esses ingredientes me são benéficos?
These ingredients are beneficial to me.
Esses ingredientes me ajudam?
Do these ingredients help me?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, people often say "faz bem" to talk about health benefits, especially with natural foods like "açai" or "gengibre". The phrase is informal but perfectly acceptable in everyday conversation. Avoid overly formal constructions like "são benéficos" unless you’re speaking in a medical or academic setting.