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How to Say ‘They're nice and fresh, from today.’ in Portuguese

São fresquinhas, de hoje.

sow fresh-KEE-nyash dee OHZH

[sow fresh-KEE-nyash dee OHZH]

Phrase Breakdown

São fresquinhas,

sow fresh-KEE-nyash

They're nice and fresh,

'São' (they are) is a nasal 'sowng'. 'Fresquinhas' is a diminutive of 'frescas' (fresh) and sounds friendly and warm. Say it 'fresh-KEE-nyash': the 's' before 'q' sounds like 'sh'.

Example

As natas são fresquinhas.

The custard tarts are nice and fresh.

Words in this phrase

São

[sow]

it is / they are

Plural form of 'ser'; used when stating a price in euros.

Example

São três euros, por favor.

It's three euros, please.

fresquinhas

[fresh-KEE-nyash]

nice and fresh

Diminutive feminine plural of 'fresco'; the diminutive adds affection or emphasis.

Example

As natas estão fresquinhas.

The custard tarts are nice and fresh.

de hoje.

dee OHZH

from today.

'De' sounds like a quick 'd' with a very short vowel. The 'h' in 'hoje' is silent, so say 'OH-zh', with the 'j' as in 'measure'.

Example

O pão é de hoje.

The bread is from today.

Words in this phrase

[dee]

from

Indicates a point in space at which a journey, motion, or action starts.

Example

Ele veio de longe.

He came from afar.

hoje

[OHZH]

today

Adverb meaning this present day.

Example

Hoje está sol.

Today it's sunny.

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