How to Say ‘With the bags / suitcases.’ in Portuguese
Com as malas
kong azh MAH-lash
[kong azh MAH-lash]
💬 Usage Tip: [As] is [the] for plural feminine nouns, so [as malas] = [the bags/suitcases]. Compare [a mala] for one suitcase.
Phrase Breakdown
Com
[kong]
with
Used to indicate accompaniment or what you are carrying.
Com as malas, prefiro que o táxi pare à porta.
With the suitcases, I prefer the taxi to stop at the door.
as
[azh]
the
Plural feminine definite article referring to specific bags or suitcases.
Com as malas grandes, não quero andar muito.
With the big suitcases, I don't want to walk much.
malas
[MAH-lash]
suitcases / bags
Usually refers to luggage in travel contexts.
Com as malas pesadas, esperei mais perto da entrada.
With the heavy suitcases, I waited closer to the entrance.
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