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How to Say ‘Some Portuguese friends’ in Portuguese

Uns amigos portugueses

oonsh ah-MEE-goosh poor-too-GEH-zesh

[oonsh ah-MEE-goosh poor-too-GEH-zesh]

💬 Usage Tip: Describing words go after the noun and match it: amigos portugueses. For female friends it becomes umas amigas portuguesas.

Phrase Breakdown

Uns amigos

oonsh ah-MEE-goosh

Some friends

'Uns' is the plural indefinite article. Its 's' links to the vowel as a 'z' sound: 'ũz-a-MEE-gush'.

Example

Encontrei uns amigos.

I met some friends.

Words in this phrase

Uns

[oonsh]

some

Masculine plural indefinite article meaning 'some'.

Example

Comprei uns presentes.

I bought some presents.

amigos

[ah-MEE-goosh]

friends

"Amigos" means friends; it is the masculine plural form, also used for mixed groups.

Example

Entre amigos, sinto-me mais confiante para falar com empresas.

Among friends, I feel more confident to speak with companies.

portugueses

[poor-too-GEH-zesh]

Portuguese

Masculine plural adjective of nationality.

Example

Os doces portugueses são ótimos.

Portuguese sweets are great.

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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