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How to Say ‘The triangle is small.’ in Portuguese

O triângulo é pequeno.

oo tree-UHN-goo-loo eh peh-ken-oo

[oo tree-UHN-goo-loo eh peh-ken-oo]

Phrase Breakdown

O triângulo

oo tree-UHN-goo-loo

The triangle

Put the stress on 'ân' (tri-ÂN-gu-loo). The 'ân' is nasal, and the final 'o' sounds like 'oo'.

Example

O triângulo é verde.

The triangle is green.

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.

triângulo

[tree-UHN-goo-loo]

triangle

Masculine noun for a shape with three sides.

Example

Corta o papel num triângulo.

Cut the paper into a triangle.

é pequeno.

eh peh-ken-oo

is small.

In 'pequeno' the first 'e' is almost silent, giving 'pkénu'. The stress falls on 'que', and 'qu' sounds like 'k'.

Example

O gato é pequeno.

The cat is small.

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.

pequeno

[peh-ken-oo]

small

Describing something as being little in size.

Example

Ela tem um pequeno carro.

She has a small car.

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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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