Portuguese Phrase
Me liga?
Meaning
This is a very common and informal way to ask someone to call you on the phone. It combines the object pronoun 'me' with the conjugated verb 'ligar', which literally means to connect but is the standard word for making a phone call in Brazil.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are saying goodbye to a friend, colleague, or romantic interest and want to stay in touch. It is most appropriate for casual settings rather than formal business environments.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Meliga?
Me (Object Pronoun)
In Brazilian Portuguese, the object pronoun 'me' is typically placed before the verb in informal speech, even at the start of a sentence.
Ligar (Verb)
The verb 'ligar' is used here in the third-person singular present tense to match the implied subject 'você' (you).
🗨In Conversation
Preciso ir agora, o ônibus chegou.
I need to go now, the bus arrived.
Tudo bem, me liga mais tarde?
Alright, will you call me later?
✕Common Mistakes
Eu liga?
Use the object pronoun 'me' instead of the subject pronoun 'eu' when you are the recipient of the action.
Ligar me?
In spoken Brazilian Portuguese, the pronoun almost always comes before the verb in this context.
↔Alternatives
Pode me ligar?
Can you call me?
Me dá um toque.
Give me a ring.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, saying 'Me liga' is a common social lubricant, similar to 'Let's hang out sometime.' While it often leads to a real call, sometimes it is just a friendly way to end a conversation. In the modern era, many Brazilians now substitute this with 'Me manda um Whats' referring to WhatsApp.