How to Say ‘A bit of a hurry’ in Portuguese
Um pouco de pressa
oong POH-koo duh PREH-sah
[oong POH-koo duh PREH-sah]
Phrase Breakdown
Um
[oong]
a / one
Here it is part of the expression "um pouco," meaning "a little."
Só tenho um minuto antes da reunião.
I only have one minute before the meeting.
pouco
[POH-koo]
little / bit
Used in "um pouco" to mean a small amount.
Tenho pouco tempo para chegar.
I have little time to arrive.
de
[duh]
of
A common linking preposition; here it connects "um pouco" and "pressa."
Preciso de ajuda com a morada.
I need help with the address.
pressa
[PREH-sah]
hurry
In the phrase "ter pressa," it means being in a hurry.
Tenho pressa porque a reunião começa em breve.
I'm in a hurry because the meeting starts soon.
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