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How to Say ‘Here we say an imperial.’ in Portuguese

Aqui diz-se uma imperial.

ah-KEE DEESH-seh OO-muh een-peh-ree-AHL

[ah-KEE DEESH-seh OO-muh een-peh-ree-AHL]

Phrase Breakdown

Aqui diz-se

ah-KEE DEESH-seh

Here we say / here one says

'Diz-se' is an impersonal form meaning 'one says'. It sounds like 'dizh-se'.

Example

No Porto diz-se fino.

In Porto they say 'fino'.

Words in this phrase

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.

diz-se

[DEESH-seh]

one says

Impersonal form of 'dizer', to say.

Example

Como se diz isto?

How do you say this?

uma imperial.

OO-muh een-peh-ree-AHL

an 'imperial' (a small draught beer)

In Lisbon a small draught beer is called an 'imperial'. Stress falls on 'al'.

Example

Queria uma imperial, por favor.

I'd like a small draught beer, please.

Words in this phrase

uma

[OO-muh]

Feminine singular indefinite article before 'família'.

Example

Uma empresa pode ter uma cultura muito acolhedora.

A company can have a very welcoming culture.

imperial

[een-peh-ree-AHL]

draught beer

Small glass of draught beer, Lisbon term.

Example

Uma imperial bem fresca.

A nice cold draught beer.

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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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