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How to Say ‘And this wine is for Mr. António.’ in Portuguese

E este vinho é para o senhor António.

ee ESH-tuh Veen-yoh eh PAH-ruh oo sen-yor an-TOH-nyoo

[ee ESH-tuh Veen-yoh eh PAH-ruh oo sen-yor an-TOH-nyoo]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Bringing a separate gift for each in-law, such as sweets for her and wine for him, is a thoughtful touch. It's also very typical in Portugal.

Phrase Breakdown

E este vinho

ee ESH-tuh Veen-yoh

And this wine

'E' sounds like 'ee'. In 'vinho', 'nh' sounds like the 'ny' in 'canyon': 'ee ESHT VEE-nyoo'.

Example

E este vinho é do Douro.

And this wine is from the Douro.

Words in this phrase

[ee]

and

A simple connector joining two qualities or ideas.

Example

Procuro um ambiente aberto e humano.

I am looking for an open and human environment.

este

[ESH-tuh]

this

A demonstrative used for something near the speaker; masculine singular.

Example

Este autocarro vai para o centro?

Does this bus go to the centre?

vinho

[Veen-yoh]

Wine

An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes.

Example

O vinho do Porto é doce e fortificado.

Port wine is sweet and fortified.

é para o senhor

eh PAH-ruh oo sen-yor

is for Mr.

'É' means 'is'. 'Para o' blends into 'pr'ó'.

Example

O café é para o senhor.

The coffee is for you, sir.

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.

para

[PAH-ruh]

for

Preposition used to show who something matters to.

Example

Este tipo de ambiente é ideal para quem gosta de colaborar.

This type of environment is ideal for someone who likes collaborating.

[oo]

the (masculine singular)

Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.

The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.

senhor

[sen-yor]

sir

A formal way of addressing a man.

Example

Senhor, pode ajudar?

Sir, can you help?

António.

an-TOH-nyoo

António.

Stress the 'TÓ': 'an-TOH-nyoo'.

Example

Olá, António!

Hi, António!

Words in this phrase

António

[an-TOH-nyoo]

António

A common Portuguese male first name.

Example

O António é o meu sogro.

António is my father-in-law.

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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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