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How to Say ‘I rested and watched a film.’ in Portuguese

Descansei e vi um filme.

desh-kan-SAY ee vee oong FEEL-meh

[desh-kan-SAY ee vee oong FEEL-meh]

Phrase Breakdown

Descansei

[desh-kan-SAY]

I rested

Past tense of 'descansar' (to rest) for 'eu'.

Example

Descansei toda a tarde.

I rested all afternoon.

e vi um filme.

ee vee oong FEEL-meh

and watched a film.

'E' (and) links the two actions. Say 'ee vee-oong FEELM'.

Example

Jantei e vi um filme.

I had dinner and watched a film.

Words in this phrase

e

[ee]

and

A simple connector joining two qualities or ideas.

Example

Procuro um ambiente aberto e humano.

I am looking for an open and human environment.

vi

[vee]

I saw

Past tense of 'ver', to see, first person.

Example

Vi o jogo ontem.

I saw the game yesterday.

um

[oong]

a

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Em «um» prazer, o artigo introduz a expressão educada.

In “a” pleasure, the article introduces the polite expression.

filme

[FEEL-meh]

film / movie

Masculine noun for a movie.

Example

Este filme é muito bom.

This film is very good.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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