How to Say ‘This place / This seat’ in Portuguese
Este lugar
ESH-tuh loo-GAR
[ESH-tuh loo-GAR]
Phrase Breakdown
Este
[ESH-tuh]
this
Used to point out something close, like a nearby seat at the bar.
Este lugar parece perigoso para quem se distrai com sorrisos.
This spot seems dangerous for anyone who gets distracted by smiles.
lugar
[loo-GAR]
place / seat / spot
Can refer literally to a place or seat, especially in a social setting like a bar.
Este lugar ao teu lado ainda está livre ou já tem sorte?
Is this place next to you still free or has it already found luck?
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