How to Say ‘For these poor souls’ in Portuguese
Por essas pobres almas
pohr EH-sahs POH-brees AHL-mahs
[pohr EH-sahs POH-brees AHL-mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: The use of 'almas' adds a spiritual or heartfelt aspect to the plea.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: In 'O Auto da Compadecida,' empathy for downtrodden characters is a recurring theme, reflecting societal issues.
Phrase Breakdown
Por
[pohr]
for
Indicates the use of something.
É por você.
It's for you.
essas
[EH-sahs]
these
Refers to multiple things near in time or place.
Essas são boas notícias.
These are good news.
pobres
[POH-brees]
poor
Lacking sufficient money or means.
Ele é um homem pobre.
He is a poor man.
almas
[AHL-mahs]
souls
The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal.
Salvou muitas almas.
He saved many souls.
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