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How to Say ‘On the screen’ in Portuguese

No ecrã

noo eh-KRANG

[noo eh-KRANG]

💬 Usage Tip: Portugal says ecrã for screen (Brazil says tela). The ã is nasal: (eh-KRANG), with the g barely there.

Phrase Breakdown

[noo]

on the

Common contraction of em + o, often used before a masculine noun to mean 'on the' or 'in the'.

Example

No evento, falamos sobre a cultura da empresa no primeiro contacto.

At the event, we talked about the company culture in the first contact.

ecrã

[eh-KRANG]

screen

A display screen, like on a TV or monitor.

Example

Veja o número no ecrã.

Look at the number on the screen.

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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