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How to Say ‘In this chart, what is the big circle?’ in Portuguese

Neste gráfico, o círculo grande é o quê?

NESH-teh GRAH-fee-koo oo SEER-koo-loo GRAHN-duh eh oo KAY

[NESH-teh GRAH-fee-koo oo SEER-koo-loo GRAHN-duh eh oo KAY]

Phrase Breakdown

Neste gráfico,

NESH-teh GRAH-fee-koo

In this chart,

'Neste' = 'em' + 'este' (in this). 'Gráfico' is stressed on 'GRA'.

Example

Neste gráfico há três cores.

In this chart there are three colours.

Words in this phrase

Neste

[NESH-teh]

in this

Contraction of 'em' (in) + 'este' (this), masculine singular.

Example

Neste mapa há três cidades.

In this map there are three cities.

gráfico

[GRAH-fee-koo]

chart / graph

Masculine noun for a visual representation of data.

Example

O gráfico mostra as vendas do ano.

The chart shows the year's sales.

o círculo grande

oo SEER-koo-loo GRAHN-duh

the big circle

Article, noun and adjective said together as one unit.

Example

Vejo o círculo grande.

I see the big circle.

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the (masculine singular)

Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.

The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.

círculo

[SEER-koo-loo]

circle

Masculine noun for a round shape.

Example

Desenha um círculo no papel.

Draw a circle on the paper.

grande

[GRAHN-duh]

large / big

An adjective used to describe a large size.

Example

Hoje quero um café Grande.

Today I want a large coffee.

é o quê?

eh oo KAY

is what?

The question word goes at the end, and your voice rises on 'quê'.

Example

A estrela é o quê?

The star is what?

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Form of the verb 'ser', meaning 'is'.

Example

É um pouco cedo para sair.

It is a little early to leave.

[oo]

what

A question word used to ask for information about something.

Example

O que você acha da música?

What do you think about the music?

quê

[KAY]

What

Used to ask for information about something.

Example

O quê você disse?

What did you say?

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