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How to Say ‘The squares are the Lisbon shops.’ in Portuguese

Os quadrados são as lojas de Lisboa.

oosh kwah-DRAH-doosh sow ahs LOH-zhush de Lee-zh-boh-ah

[oosh kwah-DRAH-doosh sow ahs LOH-zhush de Lee-zh-boh-ah]

Phrase Breakdown

Os quadrados

oosh kwah-DRAH-doosh

The squares

Masculine plural article with its noun. This is the subject.

Example

Os quadrados são verdes.

The squares are green.

Words in this phrase

[oosh]

the

Masculine plural definite article, used before masculine plural nouns.

Example

Os gestores falaram sobre os valores da empresa.

The managers talked about the company's values.

quadrados

[kwah-DRAH-doosh]

squares

Plural of 'quadrado', a four-equal-sided shape.

Example

Desenhei quatro quadrados.

I drew four squares.

são as lojas

sow ahs LOH-zhush

are the shops

'São' has a nasal 'ão' sound. It links with 'as': 'sãw-azh'.

Example

Estas são as lojas novas.

These are the new shops.

Words in this phrase

são

[sow]

are

Form of the verb 'to be', used for plural subjects.

Example

São muitas horas de trabalho.

There are many hours of work.

[ahs]

The (feminine plural)

Definite article used before feminine plural nouns.

Example

As regras devem ser seguidas.

The rules must be followed.

lojas

[LOH-zhush]

shops / stores

Plural of 'loja', feminine noun.

Example

As lojas fecham às oito.

The shops close at eight.

de Lisboa.

de Lee-zh-boh-ah

of Lisbon.

Stress the 'BO' in 'Lisboa'.

Example

O metro de Lisboa é rápido.

The Lisbon metro is fast.

Words in this phrase

[de]

Indicates origin or possession.

Example

Vou pensar depois de amanhã no trabalho.

I will think about it the day after tomorrow at work.

Lisboa

[Lee-zh-boh-ah]

Lisbon

The capital and largest city of Portugal, known for its hilly, coastal landscape, vibrant culture, and historic landmarks.

Example

Visitei Lisboa no verão passado e foi incrível.

I visited Lisbon last summer and it was amazing.

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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