Portuguese Phrase
Meus amigos me dão dicas.
Meaning
The sentence means “My friends give me tips.” It conveys that the speaker receives informal advice or suggestions from their friends, often about everyday topics such as movies, restaurants, or study habits.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell someone that you regularly receive helpful suggestions from your friends, especially in casual conversation or when explaining how you learn something new.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Meusamigosmedãodicas.
Possessive adjective
"Meus" agrees in gender (masculine) and number (plural) with the noun it modifies (amigos).
Plural noun
"amigos" is a masculine plural noun meaning "friends".
Clitic pronoun (indirect object)
"me" is the unstressed pronoun that indicates the receiver of the action (to me).
Present indicative of dar
"dão" is the third‑person plural form of the verb "dar" (to give) in the present indicative.
Plural noun (feminine)
"dicas" is a feminine plural noun meaning "tips" or "hints".
🗨In Conversation
Você tem alguma dica para melhorar o português?
Do you have any tip to improve Portuguese?
Meus amigos me dão dicas.
My friends give me tips.
✕Common Mistakes
Meus amigos me dá dicas.
The verb must agree with the plural subject "amigos"; use "dão" (third‑person plural).
Me dão dicas meus amigos.
Word order in Portuguese normally places the subject before the verb; keep the natural order "Meus amigos me dão dicas."
Meus amigos dão-me dicas.
Avoid placing the object before the subject without a clear pause; it sounds unnatural.
↔Alternatives
Meus amigos me dão conselhos.
My friends give me advice.
Meus amigos me dão sugestões.
My friends give me suggestions.
Recebo dicas dos meus amigos.
I receive tips from my friends.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, "dicas" is a very informal word often used for quick, practical advice—like a good restaurant recommendation or a study shortcut. It’s less formal than "conselhos" (advice) and is commonly exchanged among friends and peers. Remember that the verb must agree with the plural subject: "Meus amigos dão" (not "dá").