Portuguese Phrase
Isso me fez valorizar cada dia.
Meaning
This phrase expresses a deep sense of gratitude and a shift in perspective following a specific event or realization. It suggests that something significant happened which led the speaker to no longer take their life or time for granted.
When to use
Use this phrase when reflecting on life-changing experiences, such as recovering from an illness, traveling, or reaching a personal milestone. It is suitable for serious, heartfelt conversations with friends or family.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Issomefezvalorizarcadadia
Fez (Fazer)
The past tense of the verb 'fazer' is used here as a causative verb, meaning 'made' or 'caused to'.
Valorizar
This is the infinitive form of the verb meaning 'to value'. In Portuguese, when one verb follows another (like 'fez'), the second is often in the infinitive.
🗨In Conversation
Como você se sente depois de tudo o que passou?
How do you feel after everything you went through?
Estou bem. Isso me fez valorizar cada dia.
I am well. This made me value every day.
✕Common Mistakes
Isso me fez valor cada dia.
Use the verb 'valorizar' (to value) instead of the noun 'valor' (value) after the causative verb 'fez'.
Isso me faz valorizar cada dia.
If the event happened in the past, use 'fez' (past tense) instead of 'faz' (present tense).
↔Alternatives
Isso me ensinou a dar valor à vida.
This taught me to value life.
Passei a apreciar mais cada momento.
I started to appreciate each moment more.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian culture, people are often quite open about their emotions and personal growth. Sharing a realization like this is seen as a sign of maturity and sincerity, and it is a common way to bond during deep conversations (conversas profundas).