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How to Say ‘My hand luggage’ in Portuguese

A minha bagagem de mão

ah MEE-nyah bah-GAH-zheng deh MOWNG

[ah MEE-nyah bah-GAH-zheng deh MOWNG]

Phrase Breakdown

A minha

ah MEE-nyah

My

This is the feminine 'my', used because 'bagagem' is feminine. Say 'a MEE-nya'.

Example

A minha mala é azul.

My suitcase is blue.

Words in this phrase

A

[ah]

the (feminine singular)

Same article "a" used before a feminine noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

A estação é ali à direita.

The station is right there on the right.

minha

[MEE-nyah]

my

Possessive adjective meaning 'my', used before feminine nouns.

Example

A minha mãe faz anos em maio.

My mother has her birthday in May.

bagagem de mão

bah-GAH-zheng deh MOWNG

hand luggage

Keep the three words together as one term. Both 'bagagem' and 'mão' end in nasal sounds.

Example

A bagagem de mão vai na cabine.

Hand luggage goes in the cabin.

Words in this phrase

bagagem

[bah-GAH-zheng]

luggage

'Bagagem' means luggage, baggage, or suitcases.

Example

É pela bagagem grande que há suplemento.

It is for the large luggage that there is a surcharge.

de

[deh]

of

Used to indicate origin or cause.

Example

O livro de história é interessante.

The history book is interesting.

mão

[MOWNG]

hand

Feminine noun; with bagagem de it means carry-on.

Example

Dá-me a mão.

Give me your hand.

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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