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How to Say ‘Black and white’ in Portuguese

Preto e branco

Preh-toh ee BRAHN-koo

[Preh-toh ee BRAHN-koo]

Phrase Breakdown

Preto

[Preh-toh]

Black

Refers to coffee served without milk.

Example

Um café preto, por favor.

A black coffee, please.

[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.

branco

[BRAHN-koo]

white

The colour white; feminine form is 'branca'.

Example

Quero uma camisola branca... não, o casaco branco.

I want a white sweater... no, the white coat.

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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