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How to Say ‘It's just this small suitcase’ in Portuguese

É só esta mala pequena

eh soh ESH-tah MAH-luh peh-KEH-nuh

[eh soh ESH-tah MAH-luh peh-KEH-nuh]

Phrase Breakdown

É só

eh soh

It's only

Both vowels are open: 'EH SAW'. 'Só' means 'only' here.

Example

É só isto.

It's only this.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Third person singular of ser, meaning 'is'.

Example

Isso é importante para a família.

That is important for the family.

só

[soh]

only / just

Used to soften or reassure, meaning 'just' or 'only.'

Example

Disse-te Só a verdade.

I told you only the truth.

esta mala pequena

ESH-tah MAH-luh peh-KEH-nuh

this small bag

'Esta' sounds like 'ESH-ta'. 'Pequena' sounds like 'pkeh-na': the first 'e' almost disappears.

Example

Levo esta mala pequena.

I'm taking this small bag.

Words in this phrase

esta

[ESH-tah]

This

Refers to the present time or period.

Example

Esta será uma semana interessante.

This will be an interesting week.

mala

[MAH-luh]

bag

A noun meaning bag or handbag.

Example

Mala aparece em “Essa mala é linda.”

Bag appears in “That bag is beautiful.”

pequena

[peh-KEH-nuh]

small

Feminine singular adjective meaning small; it describes a feminine noun like 'sala'.

Example

A sala é pequena, mas muito confortável.

The room is small, but very comfortable.

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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