Portuguese Phrase
Meu microfone está mudo.
Meaning
Literally, ‘My microphone is mute.’ It indicates that the speaker’s microphone is not picking up any sound at the moment, usually because it’s turned off, disconnected, or malfunctioning.
When to use
Use this sentence when you’re in a video call, recording session, or any situation where you need to tell others that your microphone isn’t working or is silent.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Meumicrofoneestámudo
Possessive adjective (Meu)
‘Meu’ agrees with the gender (masculine) and number (singular) of the noun it modifies.
Estar vs. Ser
Use ‘estar’ for temporary states or conditions; ‘ser’ is for permanent characteristics.
Adjective agreement (mudo)
‘Mudo’ matches the masculine singular noun ‘microfone’; change to ‘muda’ for feminine nouns.
🗨In Conversation
Meu microfone está mudo.
My microphone is mute.
Vamos checar as configurações do áudio.
Let’s check the audio settings.
✕Common Mistakes
Meu microfone é mudo.
‘Ser’ describes permanent traits; use ‘estar’ for a temporary condition like a mute microphone.
Meu microfone está silêncio.
‘Silêncio’ is a noun; you need the adjective ‘silencioso’ or the phrase ‘sem som.’
↔Alternatives
Meu microfone não funciona.
My microphone doesn’t work.
O microfone está sem som.
The microphone has no sound.
O microfone está silencioso.
The microphone is silent.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese, ‘mudo’ can also describe a person who cannot speak, so when referring to devices it’s clearer to say ‘sem som’ or ‘silencioso’ to avoid ambiguity. In formal settings, you might prefer ‘o microfone está sem áudio.’