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How to Say ‘Your shine is my shelter.’ in Portuguese

O seu brilho é o meu abrigo

oo say-oo bree-lyoo eh oo may-oo ah-bree-goo

[oo say-oo bree-lyoo eh oo may-oo ah-bree-goo]

Phrase Breakdown

O seu brilho

oo say-oo bree-lyoo

Words in this phrase

[oo]

The

Used to specify a noun that has already been mentioned or is known.

Example

O oceano é vasto e misterioso.

The ocean is vast and mysterious.

seu

[say-oo]

your

Belonging to or associated with the person being addressed.

Example

Seu talento é admirável.

Your talent is admirable.

brilho

[bree-lyoo]

shine

Brightness or radiance.

Example

O brilho no céu era encantador.

The shine in the sky was enchanting.

É o meu abrigo

eh oo may-oo ah-bree-goo

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Third person singular of be, used to describe a state or identity.

Example

O tempo é precioso.

Time is precious.

[oo]

the

Used to specify a noun that has already been mentioned or is known.

Example

O cachorro está no quintal.

The dog is in the yard.

meu

[may-oo]

Belonging to or associated with the speaker.

Example

Meu sonho se realizou.

My dream has come true.

abrigo

[ah-bree-goo]

shelter

A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

Example

O abrigo na floresta é seguro.

The shelter in the forest is safe.

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