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Portuguese Phrase

Me conta sobre a sua família.

/mi ˈkõ.tɐ ˈso.bɾi a ˈsu.ɐ fɐˈmi.ljɐ/
Meaning"Tell me about your family."
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Meaning

This phrase is a friendly request for someone to share details about their relatives and home life. It uses the informal 'me conta' (tell me) and the possessive 'sua' (your), making it perfect for getting to know someone better. It implies a genuine interest in the other person's background and social circle.

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When to use

Use this when you are building a friendship and want to move beyond small talk. It is appropriate for social gatherings, dates, or casual conversations with colleagues you feel comfortable with.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Mecontasobreasuafamília

1

Me conta

This is the informal imperative of the verb 'contar' (to tell). In spoken Brazilian Portuguese, placing the pronoun 'me' at the start of the sentence is standard.

2

Sobre

A preposition meaning 'about'. It is used here to indicate the subject of the conversation.

3

Sua

The possessive adjective for 'your'. In Brazil, it is commonly used with the definite article 'a' (a sua) before the noun.

🗨In Conversation

A

Me conta sobre a sua família.

Tell me about your family.

Minha família é pequena, só eu, meus pais e uma irmã.

My family is small, just me, my parents, and a sister.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Me diz sobre a sua família.

    While 'dizer' means 'to say', 'contar' is the natural verb for 'telling a story' or sharing information about a topic like family.

  • Fale-me sobre a sua família.

    This is grammatically correct but sounds very formal or literary in Brazilian Portuguese; 'Me conta' is much more common in spoken language.

↔Alternatives

  • Como é a sua família?

    What is your family like?

  • Você tem uma família grande?

    Do you have a big family?

  • Me fale um pouco da sua família.

    Tell me a bit about your family.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil and many Lusophone cultures, family is a central pillar of life and a common topic of conversation. Don't be surprised if people show you photos or talk about extended family like cousins and godparents early in a friendship. Asking about family is generally seen as warm and polite rather than intrusive.