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How to Say ‘This way is faster.’ in Portuguese

Por aqui é mais rápido.

poor ah-KEE eh mysh RAH-pee-doo

[poor ah-KEE eh mysh RAH-pee-doo]

Phrase Breakdown

Por aqui

poor ah-KEE

This way / around here

Link the 'r' to 'aqui': 'pu-ra-KI'.

Example

Venha por aqui.

Come this way.

Words in this phrase

Por

[poor]

this way / through

With 'aqui', indicates going via this place.

Example

Por aqui, se faz favor.

This way, please.

aqui

[ah-KEE]

here

Refers to this place or this context nearby.

Example

Aqui, no evento, há muitas oportunidades de networking.

Here, at the event, there are many networking opportunities.

é mais rápido.

eh mysh RAH-pee-doo

is faster.

'Rápido' is stressed on the first syllable, 'RA-pi-du', with a strong guttural 'r'.

Example

O comboio é mais rápido.

The train is faster.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.

Example

É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.

It is my interest to get to know the company better.

mais

[mysh]

Used to ask for additional information or greater quantity.

Example

Quero saber mais antes de me candidatar.

I want to know more before applying.

rápido

[RAH-pee-doo]

quick / fast

Used when you need speedy service.

Example

Se tenho pouco tempo, peço algo "rápido".

If I have little time, I ask for something "quick."

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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