Basic measurements: Measurements
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Key Phrases
Tamanho pequeno
Small size
Largo
Wide
Pesado
Heavy
Skills You'll Learn
Describing object sizes
Descrever tamanhos de objetos
Discussing dimensions
Discutir dimensões
Assessing weight
Avaliar peso
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Tamanho
tah-MA-nho
Size
💬 Pronounced like 'tah-MAN-yoo'.
🇵🇹 Portuguese tailors are famous for their attention to detail, especially when it comes to size!
See breakdown →Tamanho grande
tah-MA-nho GRAN-d
Large size
💬 Think of the word grand, which means large.
🇵🇹 In Portugal, 'grande' can also refer to a large coffee, what would be known as an 'americano' elsewhere.
See breakdown →Tamanho pequeno
tah-MA-nho pe-KE-no
Small size
💬 'Pequeno' is pronounced 'peh-KEN-oo'.
🇵🇹 Small cars are quite popular in Portuguese cities, making it easier to maneuver through narrow streets.
See breakdown →Tamanho médio
tah-MA-nho MEH-dyo
Medium size
💬 'Médio' sounds like 'MEH-dyoo'.
🇵🇹 In Portugal, when ordering food, you may find 'médio' portions just right—not too much, not too little.
See breakdown →Largura
lar-GOO-ra
Width
💬 'Largura' rolls off the tongue like 'lar-GOO-ra'.
🇵🇹 Old Portuguese tiles often showcase intricate designs, with each one carefully measured for perfecta largura.
See breakdown →Comprido
kom-PREE-doo
Long
💬 Remember this with 'complete,' as a journey takes long to complete.
🇵🇹 During festivals, Portuguese streets are filled with long banners that illustrate the vibrant culture.
See breakdown →Curto
KOOR-too
Short
💬 Sounds like 'court-oh', but isn't related to a court!
🇵🇹 In everyday life, a 'café curto' is a short and strong shot of coffee, perfect for a quick boost.
See breakdown →Peso
PEH-zo
Weight
💬 Watch out! 'Peso' is pronounced 'peh-soo', not 'pay-so'.
🇵🇹 Weight is essential in making the perfectly balanced Portuguese dish, 'Bacalhau à Brás'.
See breakdown →Leve
LEH-vee
Light
💬 Rhymes with 'levee'.
🇵🇹 Portuguese pastries are surprisingly 'leve' even when they look filling.
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